Alton Dukes Corbett

Alton D. Corbett of West Columbia, South Carolina, a loving husband, father, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. He was 93.

Born June 26, 1933, in Neeses, S.C., Alton was the seventh of eight children of Daisy Viola Dukes and Walter Lee Corbett Sr. He was first in his class at Springfield High School, graduating in 1951. He then enlisted and served in the US Air Force. While stationed in Fort Worth, Texas, Alton met his Savior, Jesus Christ, and met and married Ollie Williams, his wife of 67 years. Together they raised a family supported by his work as a technical engineer in office machines and computers and later as a dealer trade driver. He served his Lord and his church in many leadership roles including as teacher and deacon, ministering to others in prayer, bible study, service and fellowship.

He enjoyed traveling, driving, reading, a good joke, good food and fellowship, and a good game of Scrabble.

Alton loved the Lord and cherished his family. He shared a loving marriage with his beloved wife, who preceded him in death. His family finds comfort in knowing that they are now together again.

Alton is survived by his children Carol Corbett Boland, Dexter Oneal Corbett, and Bryan Karl Corbett (wife Angela), grandsons Adam Corbett (wife Rebekah), William Corbett, and Michael Corbett as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at West Side Baptist Church, 2100 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29619.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and a funeral service at 1:00 PM, followed by a graveside service at the West Side Baptist Church Cemetery.