Lenoir- Arthur Eugene Corpening Sr., age 70, of Lenoir transitioned into his Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care-Hudson surrounded by his family. He was born November 17, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Archie Arthur Corpening and mother Gladys Hood White and father Clyde White who raised him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Shayne Anthony Corpening; three brothers, Johnny Corpening, Isaiah Hood, and John White and two sisters, Juristine Caldwell and Joyce Corpening. Survivors include his wife of 44+ years, Mrs. Linda Daniels Corpening of the home; daughter Donna Corpening Jackson and husband Jeffery of Atlanta, GA; son, Arthur Eugene Corpening Jr. of Tampa, Florida; son, Shawn Maurice Corpening of Maiden; daughter, Melissa Joy Corpening of Lenoir; daughter, Adrianna Seymone “Doo Hickey” Corpening of Lenoir; son, Jayson Christopher Corpening of Lenoir; four brothers, James Corpening of Statesville, Melvin Corpening and wife Leslie of Salt Lake City, Utah, Elder Jackie Corpening and wife Missionary Tammy of Georgia, and Michael Corpening and wife Jennifer of Lenoir; six sisters, Assistant Pastor Corinthia Dula and husband Roger of Lenoir, Rosemarie Hood of Lenoir, Jeanette Buie and husband Pastor Billy Buie of Sanford, Joann Froneberger and husband Wesley of Charlotte, Rebecca White and Bonita White both of Lenoir; special nieces, Yvette Logan and Crissy Wesson; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two aunts, Charlotte Hood and Faye Hood, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives. Mr. Corpening was educated by the Caldwell County School System, was a former furniture worker and worked for The City of Lenoir and Valdese. He was an Honorary Deacon and member at Bibleway #3 of Lenoir, he loved to shoot pool, hunt, karate and to watch Westerns but most of all he loved to witness about his faith in God. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Bibleway #3 at 5:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00PM one hour prior to the service at the church and at other times at the home, 722 Hillcrest Street, Northwest, Lenoir. Burial will follow the service at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Mr. Corpening’s nephews and the flower bearers will be his nieces. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Arthur Corpening please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur Corpening November 17 1948 May 25 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Lenoir, state: North Carolina