James Daniel Corbett (May 1, 1949 – December 17, 2016) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Alabama Senate from 1983 to 1994.

Danny Corbett
Corbett (left) with Ann Bedsole, 1985
Member of the Alabama Senate from the 28th district
In office
1983–1994
Preceded byWendell Mitchell
Succeeded byGeorge H. Clay
Personal details
BornJames Daniel Corbett
(1949-05-01)May 1, 1949
DiedDecember 17, 2016(2016-12-17) (aged 67)
PartyDemocratic
Troy University

Life and career

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Corbett was born in Columbus, Georgia, the son of James Alphus Corbett and Alice Marie Hallmark.[1] He attended Troy University, and served in the Army National Guard. He was a real estate agent.[2][3]

Corbett served in the Alabama Senate from 1983 to 1994, representing the 28th district.[4]

Death

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Corbett died on December 17, 2016, in Phenix City, Alabama, at the age of 67.[2][5]

References

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  1. Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1986-1987, Marquis Who's Who, LLC, 1986
  2. 1 2 "Danny Corbett". Tribute Archive. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  3. Alabama Forests:Volumes 35-37, Alabama Forestry Association, 1991
  4. State Executive Directory, Carroll Publishing & Company, March 1994
  5. Gierer, Larry (December 19, 2016). "Former Alabama legislator Danny Corbett dies at 67". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2024.