Donald L. Corbett, 79, of Stuart, FL, passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2018. A fifth generation Floridian, he was born in Ojus on August 23rd, 1938 to Lee Roy and Bertha. He attended Martin County schools, and later served in the United States Navy.

As a superintendent for Dickerson Contracting, Inc., he built bridges and seawalls. He oversaw many projects around our area, including the Rocky Point Bridge, and structures around Nettles Island and Sailfish Point. He was a self-taught scuba diver, a passable dancer and an excellent fisherman. He enjoyed a good game of pool and pulling mostly harmless pranks on anyone he could.

He loved animals, especially horses. As a young man he rode his horse to the Jack James Ranch and competed with the Tail Twisters Riding Club. Later in life he enjoyed owning and caring for several thoroughbred race horses. He also loved country music and watching Miami Dolphins football.

In recent years Donald became a Christian and was baptized.

He has joined his siblings Lloyd, Jackie, Margie and Ophelia in heaven, and is survived by his sister Cleo.

He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Donald, Cindy, Dona, Kevin and Sarah. His was extremely proud of his three grandchildren, John, Cody and Colton who all loved to spend time with their cowboy grandfather. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

A Gathering of family and friends will be 10 to 11 AM, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home, Stuart with a service at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Fernhill Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.

A Online  Guestbook may be signed at www.treasurecoastseawinds.com