of Little Rock, AR
June 24, 2005 - August 9, 2023
On August 9, 2023 at 5:07pm, Corban Wayne Gerber, son of Eddie Gerber and Misty Johnson, passed away at the age of 18 years old. Corban was born on June 24, 2005 at 2:02pm in Amarillo, Texas. Corban was smart, witty and a caring son, brother, grandson and friend.
He is survived by his mother (Misty) and stepfather (Kyle); his father (Eddie) and stepmother (Laura); his two sisters, (Maleah and Taylor); and his bonus sisters and brother. His grandparents (Barbara and Johnny Anders), (Don and Rosemarie Gerber), (Leonard and Joyce Johnson); his aunts (Laurinda; Teresa; Kathryn); his uncle (Michael) and many cousins. He will also be reunited with his sister, Ashlyn who passed away as an infant January 28, 1999.
Corban had a line of schools in which he attended. He found his true calling at Hall STEAM Magnet High School (Senior 2023). He was to become a Welder at Arkansas Welding Academy. He always brought life to every room and a smile to everybody around him. Corban was devoted to creating anything his mind could think of. He enjoyed inventing, building and designing new artworks for everyone to see. He was also a problem-solver who often took on difficult and unwanted projects at work and around the house. He loved his 2 dogs, Hiro and Lily. He had a passion for his money-pit Miata, "Solo."
Corban will be deeply missed by his giant entourage of many friends, loving family and all who knew him. Everyone that crossed his path was better because of him. Corban's ashes will be spread at Emerald Park surrounded by his friends; he can enjoy that sunset one more time.
Be you, not them.
Memorial Donations may be made to ARORA (Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency)
ARORA
1300 Wilson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
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65 Condolence(s)
Vonda Stepp
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Corban was a a special guy, one who made his mark on the souls he encountered. I remember his grin, his heart, his love of all things mechanical and loud and powerful. We enjoyed the journey in Robotics, even during a pandemic. It's hard to wrap my mind around his being gone so soon.
My heart goes out to you, Misty, and your family. Please know I am thinking of you all. I pray especially for your comfort and peace.
Shelley Maros
Friday, August 18, 2023
Laura, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words to say that could express my deepest sympathy.
Prayers to your entire family.ðŸ™ðŸ»
Shelley Maros
Friday, August 18, 2023
Laura, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words to say that could express my deepest sympathy.
Prayers to your entire family.ðŸ™ðŸ»
Matt Jackson
Friday, August 18, 2023
My heart breaks for this family. All the love we can send from the Jackson’s.
Matt and Shannon Jackson
Mrs. Donahue
Friday, August 18, 2023
It breaks my heart to hear the news, Corban. Your presence will be missed. Rest well. I'm sending prayers of strength and comfortable to each of us that got to know you.
Peggy Finney
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Don and Rosemary,
My heart goes out to you with the loss of your precious grandson. May God provide you and you family strength and comfort. Peggy
Mrs. Diggs
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Corban, a world without you in it is a sad world indeed. I was so excited for you to begin this new chapter… our hearts at Hall are broken. Misty and family, we are praying for peace and healing for you all in this sad, sad time. ♥ï¸
Jabarie
Monday, August 14, 2023
My wishes to the family.Love Corban like a brother!!
Patrick Denofrio
Monday, August 14, 2023
My deepest sympathies. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patrick and Emily Denofrio
Special K
Monday, August 14, 2023
My dood. Thanks for teaching me so much. Thanks for making Momma so proud. Your crew is here for us and taking care of Hiro and Lily. The fam is all taking care of each other. I know you would want to know that we’re good. Fly high homie.
Alice K. Obenshain
Monday, August 14, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ofc. N. Musaddiq (Hall/SRO)
Monday, August 14, 2023
For the first time, I’m at a loss for words, which is rare for me. Corban would surely laugh at that. I loved his smile, when he did smile, he smiled with his eyes. Which told me, he had a beautiful spirit locked behind those eyes. Corban and I would have talks about his life on a regular and the most important thing to him was his mother Misty. Once I met her, I understood why and I see where he got his spirit from. Corban was one my babies and I was in shock and hurt to hear of his sudden passing. Be well son, you will be dearly missed. You can take your rest, now. I guess GOD needed you more to help keep those pearlie gates working. To Corban’s family, I will keep you in my daily prayers. Sending my love and deepest condolences. To Mom, you were his biggest blessing.ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ¦‹ðŸ•Šï¸ðŸ’™
Michele Houdashell
Sunday, August 13, 2023
There are no words to be said to make the pain any less for those closest to Corban, but you are never alone in your grief. I hope that Eddie, Misty, Maleah & Taylor will lean on their community of family and friends to move through this day by day to be able to find joy, comfort, peace, love and healing.
Corban, young cousin, my memories of you are few, but I know you had a heart of gold and a spunkiness that will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Eugene Davis
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Dear Corban… I’m gone miss you so much bro😞😞u literally broke my heart when I heard about you passing bro, we had soooo many memories 😂, good ones, bad ones , all in between, I’m gone fasho’ ! Make sure your name never dies , you will be truly missed my dawg for life !!!💔💔â¤ï¸
Tnyiah Solee
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Dear Corban, I’m gonna miss talking to you and laughing together on the robotics team and I pray that your family heals from this tragedy.
Sending all my love and respect not gonna lie I cried tears when I heard you were gone.
Fly high lil bro and much love
Becky Starnes
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Misty and Family,
My most sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of Corban. As a Mom, I can not imagine the loss and heartache you are experiencing. Please know that you and your family have been in my heart and my prayers. May all the wonderful memories you have of Corban help you through this most unimaginable and heartbreaking time. Even though I haven't seen you in a while, I'm always here.
Janice
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Misty and family, so saddened by the loss of your precious Corban. Although I never met him personally, being Jason’s grandmother I heard his name mentioned almost daily. Jason said Corban was like a brother to him, and Jeana claimed him as a special bonus son. Such an impact he left on so many lives. Prayers that God will give peace and comfort to all as you continue on this journey of healing. Hold on to the sweet memories and love of family and friends. Gods Blessings, Janice
Grandpa Gerber
Sunday, August 13, 2023
You are my #1 grandson, I’ll miss you and always love you. A part of my heart will always be broken.
Maleah Gerber
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I've really been struggling with what to say. I'm overwhelmed with so much that it leaves me with nothing. But if I've learned anything this past week, it's to say what you have to say no matter how it's phrased or if it's enough or not. The only thing that matters is that it's said, because you may never get the chance to. I hope that you know, wherever you are out there, that you're my hero. You lived fearlessly, courageously. And you loved even harder. Not everyone knows that you fought with everything you had every single day. And no matter how much you didn't want to keep going and fighting, you still did. It was never for yourself, but for all of the people who loved and cared about you. You may not have completely known just how many people had your back, but that in itself proves to me that you at least felt it.
Neondric Langston
Saturday, August 12, 2023
He may have been a year younger than me, but he was still a good person who made everyone around him smile and laugh; including myself. It’s really sad to hear that he is gone.
Deb Barclay
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I pray your memories of him bring you and your family some comfort.
Zack Frohman
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Corban, thank you for spending time with me when I met part of your family last year. In even the brief time we spent together, you spread so much joy and left an impact. I remember it like it was yesterday and I will cherish those memories forever. Rest easy now. My deepest sympathies to your entire family. Thinking of you all 💜
Jordan Gilliand
Saturday, August 12, 2023
For the short time I met you I knew you were one of a kind and you'll be missed. Your light has touched further than you know
Kayleigh frank
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Sending so many hugs and prayers! Corban was such an amazing kiddo and will be missed dearly.
Barbara Cromer
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I pray you will feel the love & support from everyone who knew Corban and your whole family. During this time of loss I pray for strength and comfort for you through God’s love.
Phileece Brown
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I didn’t know Corbin for long but I knew he was a cool person when he was able to be himself regardless of who was in the room. It made me sad to hear the news about him. My deepest condolences are with the family and everyone else who may have known him. May Corbin rest in peace🕊ï¸ðŸ’œ
Wayne and Peggy Smith
Saturday, August 12, 2023
We send love and prayers to your family
Doug Johnson
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Kyle and misty my heart goes out to both of you such a tragedy and thinking of you all the time
Kiara
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I loved talking to him so much. I'm gonna miss him like crazy. Rest easy, love.
Yolanda Baldock
Saturday, August 12, 2023
My condolences, I pray for peace of heart, mind and soul.
Salina Caho
Saturday, August 12, 2023
My deep condolences to all. I never got a chance to meet Corban, which is my 3rd cousin. His mother's father is my mother's brother. I'm sorry I never got a chance to meet him my heart is broken for everyone and for Corban. Fly high angel. Gone too soon but will never be forgotten and will always be remembered with butterflies and sunshine. I pray for peace to all, amen
Sandra Jones
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Such a tragedy.Gone too soon
Prayers for your parents and grandparents.You were loved by many.
Julie Bush
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Praying 🙠for You and Your Sweet Family
I was So Blessed to Take Care of Him at Butterflies and at Your House
I so Loved Him 💕
Nakira
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I’m sorry for your lost.
Dee Tenorio (Morgan)
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Oh how my heart aches for you Misty and Eddie and your extended family. I remember when he was born! Sending hugs, thoughts, prayers and love.
Gina Norman
Saturday, August 12, 2023
My prayers are with you and your family jabari's mom Gina
Suzanne and Ronnie White
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for you all. Our hearts are broken for you all. We love y’all.
Zachary Hannah
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Corban was one of my closest friends we had some very deep conversations and he helped me through a lot of tough situations I will forever remember him as a kind and caring goofball
Crystal Allard
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss… my heart breaks for you. He was an incredible young man! I know he will be missed.
Rosemarie Gerber
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Corban we will miss you. Grandsons are very special, and you were the best. You will always be in our hearts.
Grandpa Gerber
Saturday, August 12, 2023
You are my #1 grandson, I’ll miss you and always love you. A part of my heart will always be broken.
Jeff & Nancy
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Misty & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for peace and strength for the journey you are all on.
We love you
Dick & Jeannette Railsback
Saturday, August 12, 2023
May God bless & comfort you at this sad & difficult time with His sweet peace.
Dianna Lewis
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I can remember when he was little.
Debbie Nance Baker
Saturday, August 12, 2023
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. ðŸ™
Muhammed Dawud Waqas
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Knowing Corban for the time I did was a blessing. I knew I had a friend who I related to on many levels and the first night after we hung out he left an amazing impression on me. He truly is an amazing person. I wish from the deepest part of my heart that wherever he goes he finds his own peace and prosperity. Rest in peace Corban Wayne Gerber.
Kendarious Brown
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Every time I think about you man I literally start to break down, I literally can't stop thinking about you man, I wish the deepest condolences to your family, and I will pray and pray until I get to see you again . Love you man. I really really do.
Jeana
Saturday, August 12, 2023
To know Corban was to love him. He was my bonus son and I will forever cherish the times we had with him. Corban was Jason's best friend and always there.... he will forever live in our hearts!!! Misty and family, we love you!
Jeana
Saturday, August 12, 2023
To know Corban was to love him. He was my bonus son and I will forever cherish the times we had with him. Corban was Jason's best friend and always there.... he will forever live in our hearts!!! Misty and family, we love you!
Jeana
Saturday, August 12, 2023
To know Corban was to love him. He was my bonus son and I will forever cherish the times we had with him. Corban was Jason's best friend and always there.... he will forever live in our hearts!!! Misty and family, we love you!
Crystal Ozga
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Corban, thank you for sharing some of your light with me while I was around. You always made everyone laugh and you were so kind. You’re going to be so missed. Misty, Maleah, and Taylor-I am holding you all in my heart through this incredibly difficult time. 💜
Scott Brittain
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Praying for the family.
Love ya Misty
April Metcalf
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Misty & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for peace & comfort through this journey of healing. 🩵
Cindy Gilstrap
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Much love to you all- God bless and continue to hold you in the palm of his hand
Barbara & William Bradley
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Our hearts are broken for your loss of such an amazing young man ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ’”💔
Love Barb &Will
Tom and Diana Bolton
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Our deepest sympathies to your family. You have our love and prayers.
Benita Evans
Saturday, August 12, 2023
You sound like a true inspiration to me I wish I would’ve had the honor to meet your. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Robert Diaz
Saturday, August 12, 2023
He will be spreading joy and happiness in heaven.
Pam and Terry Brittain
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Continued Prayers for you guys especially you Misty- you have been thru so much this year- I admire your strength and determination. May God wrap his arms around you guys at this time and from now on. Prayers also for our good friends Barbara and Johnny- we love them so much. Sending hugs and love..
Granny
Saturday, August 12, 2023
We are going to miss you sweet grandson & all your cute dimple smiles .Too soon & wont say goodbye but see you later .We love you so very much !
April Fore
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Continued prayers for peace, through this difficult time, for everyone.
Crystal Jackson
Saturday, August 12, 2023
I’m deeply sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for you! I’m sending big hugs! You are in my heart & prayers! I Love you Misty!
Len and Joyce Johnson
Saturday, August 12, 2023
May God’s comfort be felt during this time of sorrow and grief.
Johnny Anders
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Corban rest in peace,you will never be forgotten, will be seeing you someday soon. Love PaPaw
Taylor Gerber
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Corban, i love you more than you could ever know. You were my brother, my companion, and the person I could always share my raw thoughts to. I am so proud of you for making it to 18. You always promised you would. I love you Corban, and I will miss you forever. In everything I see, I think of you, and I know you're looking down upon all of your wonderful friends and family. We'll be looking up at you through the beautiful sunsets that you always loved.