Corbin Luther Beach

Corbin L. Beach, 97, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born on November 20, 1928, in Roanoke to the late Nestor F. and Lucy E. Richardson Beach, he grew up in the community that would remain his lifelong home.

He served his country as Corporal Corbin Luther Beach, a Combat Medic in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict with the 45th Infantry Division. For his service he was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Medical Ribbon, and the Korean Defense Service Medal. Following his military years, Corbin worked for the Norfolk and Western Railroad for ten years, General Electric for thirty-one years, and the City of Roanoke for fourteen years. A longtime member of Lynn Haven Baptist Church, he also belonged to the American Legion Post #248, VFW Post #1264, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He found great joy in the outdoors, especially trout fishing.

In addition to his parents, Corbin was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle J. Beach; his brother, Nestor Beach, Jr.; his sisters, Anna Gordon, Pauline Keaton Williams, Elizabeth B. Sledd, and Mildred B. Carroll; his brother and sister-in-law, Malcolm L. McClure and Jewell J. McClure Beach; and his stepson, Phillip Eugene Barton, and stepdaughter, Suzie Barton Grinnan.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee Shrewsberry Beach; sons, Nestor W. Beach (Nola), Damon L. Beach, and Jason C. Beach (Barbara); stepdaughter, Vicki Minnix (Dennis); stepsons, Brian Barton (Sondra), Randy Barton (Mollie), and Chris Barton; grandchildren, Jessie Stimpson (Jake), Daniel Sheffer (Brandy), Jennifer Tampasis (Tony), Corey Beach, Jordan Beach, Peyton Beach, and Keaton Beach; step-grandchildren, Nathan Minnix, Sr., Jessica Adams, Lindsey Barton, Haley Barton, Emily Barton, Gage Barton Keith, Keller Barton, and Hunter Barton; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. The family is especially grateful to Connie and Ronnie Kendrick and Tim and Bonnie Gay for the loving care they provided Corbin.