 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas   Riley Clayton "R.C. Rock" Corzine, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Sherman, Texas. He was born March 7, 1928 in Floydada, Texas to Riley Elwood Corzine and Enard Rossiter Corzine. Durins his Sophomore year of high school he joined the United States Navy, serving for 3-1/2 years. He later was granted a high school diploma from Howe High School in 2002. After being discharged from the Navy in 1949, R.C. was employed by the Texas Highway Department where he earned the nickname "Hardrock," and retired in 1986 with 38 years of service. R.C. married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Knight, on June 4, 1949. They celebrated over 71 years of marriage. R.C. was a deacon at New Heritage Baptist Church, formerly East Sherman Baptist Church. He loved his Lord and enjoyed sharing Christ every chance he got. His hobbies included gardening, fishing with his wife, most of all spending time with his family. R.C. is survived by his wife; 2 daughters, Janice Latham and husband, Chuck, of Ft. Worth; and Ruth Ann Bowen and husband, Tom, of Gunter, Texas. R.C. was blessed with 4 grandchildren: Clayton Bowen; Adam Bowen and wife, Kassie; Cassie Latham and Colin Latham; and 4 great-grandchildren: Caleb Bowen; Landon Bowen; MacKenzie Bowen; and Jax Bowen. He is also survived by his brother, Ron Corzine; sister, Jo Wood; and brother, David Corzine. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 sisters, Mary Ann Bumpass; Katherine Stacey; and Nancy Ainsworth. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, November 19, 2020 at Waldo Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to New Heritage Baptist Church in Sherman. - - - Waldo Funeral Home West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2020 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |