A Gentle Soul Gone Too Soon: Remembering Corbin Garrett Callen

The town of Princeton, West Virginia, is wrapped in sorrow following the untimely passing of Corbin Garrett Callen, who left this world far too soon on October 20, 2025, at the age of just 35. His sudden departure has created an ache that words can scarcely capture. Corbin was more than a name — he was a presence. A son, a father, a brother, and a friend whose kindness radiated effortlessly, whose laughter could lift even the heaviest hearts.

Corbin’s gentle spirit and genuine love for others were the foundation of who he was. Those who knew him speak of a man who could find joy in the simplest moments — a shared meal, a helping hand, or a quiet conversation. His death has left a silence that feels unbearable, but in that silence echoes the legacy of love he built.

The Heart That Gave So Much

Corbin’s passing has struck deeply, especially for his mother, Martha A. Martin Callen, his beloved children, and his siblings, who now must navigate a world that feels incomplete without him. To them, he was more than family — he was light, laughter, and steadfast love.

He had a way of showing up when others needed him most — no grand gestures, just genuine care. Whether it was offering a listening ear or a warm smile, Corbin carried an empathy that few possess. His absence has created an emptiness that stretches far beyond his home, reaching everyone fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him.

As friends and neighbors gather in quiet mourning, stories of Corbin’s compassion fill the air — the little acts of goodness that, when woven together, tell the story of a man who lived fully, gave freely, and loved deeply.

Carrying His Light Forward

Though his time on earth was cut tragically short, Corbin’s impact endures. His family and friends will carry his memory as a guiding light — one that reminds us to cherish every sunrise, to love harder, and to forgive quicker. Grief may take hold for a while, but so will gratitude — gratitude for the laughter he brought, the love he shared, and the lessons he left behind.

As the Princeton community mourns, they also celebrate a life that made a difference. Corbin’s story is one of love, resilience, and grace — a reminder that even after death, the echoes of a kind heart continue to move through the lives it touched.