November 9, 2026,69 – Currie Eugene “Gene” Kornegay, age 69, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at his residence. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Kornegay and Judith Coates Kornegay. Gene was formerly employed with Georgia-Pacific Corporation and was a long-time farmer. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Gene’s life will be held Thursday, November 19th at 4:00 pm in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home. The family will remain to visit with friends immediately following the service.
Gene is survived by his son, Currie Ross Kornegay; his daughter, Bethany Denning and husband, Lance; a brother, Robbie Kornegay and his wife, Cindy; his sisters, Jill Kornegay, Lori Moody and her husband, Felix and Dana Baker and her husband, Henry; grandchildren, Kolten Gurley and Finleigh Denning; a special friend, Sherry Toler; and his loving canine companion, Chico.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be directed to the Cures for the Colors, C/O Southeastern Cancer Care, 203 Cox Blvd Goldsboro, NC 27534.
Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Kornegay family and online condolences may be sent via www.shumate-faulk.com
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