Mr. Korb passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006 in Rio Vista. He was born Sept. 17, 1936 in Malone, TX. to Ervin and Loretta McCauley Korb. He married Ruth Ann Brewer on June 29, 1958 in Cleburne. Mr. Korb was the owner and operator of Boob Korb Barber Shop from Sept. 1, 1961 until May 1, 2004. He spent 50 years serving his community. During those years he served as Mayor of Rio Vista also board member and president of the Johnson County Rural Fire Commission. He was a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor and hero.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Korb of Rio Vista; three sons, W.R. "Butch" Korb and wife Sheila of Burleson, Ronny Korb and wife Nicki of Cleburne, Bryan Korb and wife Theresa of Cleburne; step mother, Mattie Korb of Mart; seven grandchildren, Ashlie, Ryan, Joshua, Madison, Garrett, Jared and Brandon Korb. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be sent to Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis County.
Visitation
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne
512 North Ridgeway Dr.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Sunday
3-6 p.m.
Map to Visitation Location
Service
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel
512 North Ridgeway Dr.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Monday, May 8, 2006
10:30 a.m.
Map to Service Location
Interment
Parker Cemetery