Nick Deens Kornegay

KINSTON | Nick Deens Kornegay, 81, entered into his heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at home surrounded by family. Nick was born in Faison on April 26, 1934. He grew up in Albertson. He graduated from B.F. Grady School in 1952. In 1958 he graduated from East Carolina College with a B.S. in Physical Education. Nick served in the Army Reserve and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the TPA for 50 years, and also served as a board member. He was a member of and Past President of the Kinston Host Lions Club with 43 years of perfect attendance. Nick was employed 17 years with Frosty Morn Meats as an Assistant Sales Manager. After Frosty Morn closed, he was employed with Dinner Bell Meats. He worked in residential rentals for 27 years. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Mildred Merritt Kornegay; his first wife, Ida Rouse Fordham Kornegay; and his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. E.T. and Juanita Kornegay. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Glenda Rouse Kornegay; his son, Deens Kornegay and wife, Leslie of Kinston; his daughter, Jo Kornegay Downey, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; stepchildren, Rhonda Minor and husband, Andre' of Southport; John Glenn Jenkins and wife Paula of Winterville and David Jenkins and wife, Lisa of Kinston; five grandchildren; Trey and Hunter Kornegay and Patterson, Charlotte and Jackson Downey; and four step-grandchildren; Craig Jenkins, Ryan and Colin Minor and Jon Paul Jenkins. He also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews. Nick will also be missed by his special breakfast friends at Hardees: Richard Moore, Glenn Cherry, Elwood Grady, Tommy Smith, Vernon Suits, Garland Williams and Nathan Cummings. Nick was a faithful servant to the Lord. He was an active member of 902 Church. Nick's celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at 902 Church sanctuary of Northwest Christian Church officiated by the Revs. Ryan and Rick Vernon. Visitation will follow the service. A private interment at Westview Cemetery will be held at a later date. Nick's love of education inspired him to begin the Nick and Glenda Kornegay Scholarship Fund. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be made to: 902 Church, Nick and Glenda Scholarship Fund, 2009 Carey Road, Kinston, N.C. 28504. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home, Kinston. Sign the guest book at Kinston.com