Herman Foster Corbin

Foster Corbin, formerly of Morristown, Tennessee, died February 16, 2018. He was born June 23, 1941, the son of Frank and Virginia McCoy Corbin and twin brother of Frankie Corbin.

From earliest childhood, Foster was known for his intellect and talent. He was never afraid to try something new, and he re-invented himself many times over the course of his life.

He spent most of his career defending the rights of others through his work at Metro Fair Housing Services (Atlanta), an agency that fights against discrimination in housing and lending practices. He became the executive director in 1997, a position he held until his retirement in 2011. Foster invested his life in people. He was dedicated to social justice and civil rights and was a champion for the poor and disenfranchised.

Foster had a passion for the arts. He had an eclectic taste in music and was equally at home in a bluegrass show or a classical concert. His eye for photography distinguished him as a true artist. He was an excellent storyteller, with a sharp wit and an affinity for sarcasm. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Foster is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his niece, Amie Corbin Jessie. He is survived by sister-in-law, Edie Corbin, nieces Lisa Williamson, Jane (Mark) Williams, and Cyndi Bryant; nephew, Jason Jessie and great-nephews Ian Jessie, Ben, Daniel and Andrew Williams, Jackson and Cooper Bryant; great niece Sarah Bryant, as well as a multitude of friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on March 17th at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Making the Grade, an Atlanta-based non-profit that provides financial aid, medical care, education, and housing to Ethiopian children. Donations may be made online at makingthegrade.info or by mail, PO Box 190346 Atlanta, GA 31119–0346. Please designate donations as “Foster’s Legacy.”