Danny Corbett
American politician (1949–2016)
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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.
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Preceded byWendell Mitchell
Succeeded byGeorge H. Clay
BornJames Daniel Corbett
May 1, 1949
May 1, 1949
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 2016 (aged 67)
Phenix City, Alabama, U.S.
Danny Corbett | |
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Corbett (left) with Ann Bedsole, 1985 | |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office 1983–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Wendell Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | George H. Clay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Daniel Corbett May 1, 1949 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 2016 (aged 67) Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Troy University |
Life and career
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
Corbett died on December 17, 2016, in Phenix City, Alabama, at the age of 67.[2][5]