Michael A Corpening went home to be with his heavenly father Sunday, September 15, 2019. He was a native of Burke County. Michael was the son of the late Felton William Corpening Sr. and late Delia Matthews Corpening. Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting and landscaping work in his spare time.
Along with his parents, Michael is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Edward Corpening (living wife Marylin).
Surviving are two children, Destiny Corpening Ford, and Malcolm Corpening; three sister,s Teana Collins (Lawrence), Minister Yvonne Carson (Dwayne) and Dr. Faye Miller (Fred); a brother, Felton William Corpening Jr.; and a special cousin Reedy Roach. Michael is also survived by numerous special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St. James Church of God on Hwy 126. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of assisting the family.