Melvin James Kornegay

Turkey - Melvin James Kornegay, 81, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Kornegay was born November 28, 1944 in Duplin County, NC to the late Major Kornegay and Clara Mae Foss Kornegay.

A memorial service will be held 3:00pm, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 290 Revelle Rd Warsaw, NC

Mr. Kornegay is survived by son, Joseph Ray Kornegay and wife, Tina of Turkey; grandchildren, Jaden, McKayla, Anthony and Antonio; brothers, Johnny Kornegay of Warsaw Ronnie Elton Kornegay of Magnolia and Leon Joseph Kornegay of Magnolia; sisters, Annie Ruth Hall of Magnolia, Clara Lee Copeland of Warsaw, and Teresa Harper of Swansboro.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Kornegay was preceded in death by brothers, Roy Kornegay, David Ray Kornegay, Major Allen Kornegay, and WIlliam Earl Kornegay; sisters, Lucille Kornegay Harrell, Joyce Kornegay, and Florine Kornegay.​

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announce when available.

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