Jess "Alex" Corbin Jr, 77, of Highlands, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Alex was born to the late Jess Alexander Corbin Sr and Thelma Harris Corbin. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim Corbin and Earl Corbin. He retired as the chief building inspector for the town of Waynesville. He served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to coon hunt, fish, and was an avid sports fan of baseball and football. Most of all he loved spending time with the grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Paulette Icenhower Corbin; sons, Tony Corbin (Crystal) of Manteo, NC, Paul Corbin (Melissa) of Highlands; mother-in-law, Floy Icenhower; siblings, Tex Corbin of Franklin, Lewis Corbin of Franklin, Judy Sluder of Asheville, NC, Joanne Clark of Garner, NC; three grandchildren, Olivia, Bryson, and Alice.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 17, 11am at Buck Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Roy Lowe and Rev. Jamie Passmore will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10-11am, one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Alan Corbin, Bryson Corbin, Matt Clark, Shannon Morgan, Nick Morgan, and Stacy Vinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to Buck Creek Baptist Church.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.