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figihtC are The Homegoing Celebration of
November 3, 1977
April 1, 2014
Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 1:00 in the Afternoon Mt. Pleasant MB Church 590 T.M. Henderson Avenue - Memphis, TN 38107
Corbin Eugene Rome, a beautiful baby boy, was born November 3 rd, 1977 to Deborah A. Barton
and the late Eugene Rome. Before he could walk, his dad put a football in his hands and a Raider fan was born. His uncles Reginald, Donnell, Ivy, John, and the late Henry Barton helped to guide the competitive Raider inside young Corbin. His aunts Patricia, Alice, Faye and Gladys (who has transitioned) cheered Corbin into being a well-rounded compassionate young man. On a sunny, Sunday in April of 1989 Corbin accepted our Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and King under the leadership of the Late Rev. T.M. Henderson at Mt Pleasant MB Church. He was devoted to serving Christ until he transitioned home to be with our Lord. Rome as he was affectionately known played football at Humes Jr. High and Northside High school. He graduated from Northside High school in 1996. He continued his education at Lane College were his love for football continued to grow. It was around that same time that he began to explore Rap Music and embarked on several music projects under the name Lil’ Corb. Corbin was an explosive poet. He pinned poems for every occasion. His endearing smile was a finishing touch to every spoken word he rendered.
Brother of many—he is often described this way; he took pride in being the guardian of two beautiful sisters Jocelyn and Jennifer. A younger brother, Kovie who shares a handsome resemblance to their father, Mario, “Latt”, “Herc”, and Teddy were and are his brothers. The bonds of friendship brought Corbin even more brothers: Rico, O’neil, Moses, T.J., Larry, LeRoi and Charles he would also greet as brothers. Corbin loved people—he never met a stranger and no matter how bad his day was going he would always smile. In April of 2012 Corbin married Talondra Woodard and to this union one beautiful son, Jace was born. Corbin was ecstatic about being a father. His stepdaughter Jada and stepson Jason brought him a sense of family and responsibility. He coached and mentored several young men until his departure: Cortez Jr., Drew, Mario Jr., and many others who he taught to lift weights and elevate their thinking past the streets of Memphis. New beginnings we must face as we look to heaven knowing Corbin is in his rightful place. On April 1st, 2014, Corbin waved goodbye to us and embraced our lord. Facing tomorrow with Corbin’s memory his loving Mother Deborah, his son Jace Rome, his wife Talondra, his grandmother Emma Rome, a great aunt Lily, his sisters Jocelyn and Jennifer, his brothers Covey, Teddy, Mario, Brian, Earnest, and Donell Jr. and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who are too numerous to name.
Pulpit Manager - Rev. Reginald Leach
FAMILY PROCESSIONAL “ORDER MY STEPS” READING OF THE WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT -ISAIAH 40:28-31) REV. DOMINIC CURRY THE NEW TESTAMENT - REVELATION 21:1-4 BRIAN AYERS, CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST MILLINGTON, TN WORSHIP IN PRAYER…………………………………………………….REV. REGINALD LEACH WORSHIP IN SONG……………………………………...MT PLEASANT MB CHURCH CHOIR “TOTAL PRAISE” EXPRESSIONS CO-WORKER………......……………………………………………………HAROLD CLAIBORNE CHURCH MEMBER…………………………………………………………..BRO. JACO STOKES CLASSMATE…………………………..……..………………... CLASS OF ‘96’ REPRESENTATIVE NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WORSHIP IN SONG……………………………………...MT PLEASANT MB CHURCH CHOIR “IT WON’T LAST” WORDS OF COMFORT…………………………………………………REV. BENJAMIN GREENE PILGRIM REST MB CHURCH WORDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM THE FAMILY…………………………..MARK LEWIS OPEN FAMILY REFLECTIONS (THREE MINUTES PLEASE)
The family of Corbin E. Rome wishes to open the floor for reflections from family members.
PRECIOUS MEMORIES FROM LIFE LONG FRIENDS WORSHIP IN SONG…………………………………….. MT PLEASANT MB CHURCH CHOIR “HE’S ABLE” THE EULOGY…………………………………………….……………….REV. VICTOR MORTON FAMILY RECESSIONAL “GRATEFUL”
Fly high, my beautiful brother, now that you’re resting in Love. We will always love you ! Jocelyn & Jennifer
The Family of Corbin E. Rome acknowledges with sincere appreciation the many acts of kindness, each gesture of sympathy, and the prayers petitioned on our behalf during this time. We have been strengthened by your expressions of kindness which are a true testament of the love, respect and honor with so many had for our departed loved one. “The Lord…preserve thy going out and thy coming in; from this time forth, and even forevermore .” Psalms 121:8 Th e Active Pallbearers
Donell Barton Jr. Henry Lewis John P. Barton IV Brian Latimore Mark Lewis Mario Keller Sr. Th e Hono rary Pallbearer s
James Knox Drew Richmond Jason Barton Mario Keller Jr. Terrell Turner Rico Faulkner Earnest Faulkner Jr. Louis Moses II O’Neil Payne Arrangements Entrusted To: N.J. Ford Funeral Home, 12 South Parkway West Memphis, TN 38109 (901) 948-7755 Lee Slater, Funeral Director Interment: Southwoods Memorial Park Cemetery, 5484 Hacks Cross Rd Memphis, TN 38125 (901) 755-3028 Repast: Fifteen Thirty-Four, 1524 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104 Funeral Book Graphics & Design: Greenehouse Professional Services, Co. Wendy G. Rodgers and Brooks L. Suggs (901) 239-3482 Like us on Facebook! Florist: Ruby Richmond