Jeffrey O. Corpening
July 22, 1970 ~ May 29, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jeffrey O. Corpening, 47, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Jeffrey was a decorated Marine Veteran and a former Battalion Chief at Skyland Fire and Rescue. He spent his entire life in service to his country and this community. Jeff was a native of Asheville and found this to be a special place of honor to live his life.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Corpening; parents, Chuck and Joretta Corpening; brother, Jon Corpening; aunt, Kay Lummus (Bob); and cousin, Chris Burleson (Lane).
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, NC. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service.
Jeff will be honored by his country and community with Military Honors and a Fireman’s Funeral at the church before his final resting place in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to care for the poor by your donation to: Biltmore United Methodist Church Ministries in Asheville - http://biltmoreumc.org/donate/
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff. He was always the most amazing person at AC Reynolds. I always thought a lot of him and admired his love of the USMC. God bless you all with peace and comfort throughout this difficult time.
Remembering Jeff as a student at ACR, he was a fun loving, caring and thoughtful young man. I might have known that as a Jr. Fireman, the way he loved this activity that he would have chosen that as a career after serving his country as a Marine. So sorry for your loss, but praying that God will give the family Peace, Grace and Comfort in the coming days. Keep the memories of him close to your heart and he will always be with you. Love in Christ,
Chuck and Joretta,
We cannot express how heartbroken we are for you both.
Will keep you in our prayers.
Tommy & Wanda Walter
Cheryl & Caroline Posey
Mr. & Mrs. Corpening, We are so sorry for your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Feel free to reach out if you need anything at all.
Our hearts and prayers are with Jeff’s family. He was a friend to all of his Marine Corps League family and his spirit was infectious. He truly had a servants heart and was loved by so many for his kind and generous heart. He will truly be missed. Semper Fidelis Jeff
Jeff was a great guy!! He will definitely be missed!! Prayers for his family❤️
Heaven gained another angel.
Sorry for the loss of your son. I will be thinking and praying for comfort and peace for your family.
When Jeff was the batallion chief he defined what other chief officers should strive to be. He made us all want to work together and get along. We followed his lead. He treated all of us as a friend and he is greatly missed.
That’s so nice, Joe. Thank you
So sorry for your loss I remember Jeff from all the way back in kindergarten he was such a great person never was judgemental was always kind to me it saddens me to see such a great man passed away prayers are with you guys in your time of Sorrow
You will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss! Jeff was a great guy and i always enjoyed watching him play the drums during the football games!!! Praying for the family!!!
It was great knowing you, brother. The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1417, will miss you. Semper Fi!
Semper Fi, Marine. May you rest in peace. To his family, take pride in the fact that Jeff touched a lot of people and had a life well lived.
An outstanding young man-we are so very sorry. You are in our prayers. Hartig family
So many memories with Jeff from growing up together in Haw Creek. Jeff was one of a kind. He will be missed. Praying for you all.
Genie and I are truly sorry to hear about Jeff’s passing away. You have shared a tremendous life with a true hero for our community, Corps and nation. During this time when his absence will be the hardest, please know that your extended family from the Marine Corps League, Fire Department and the Community are here to be of service to you.
Without the HOPE of a reunion in the future our days may be taxed beyond belief. Rest assured, that which has been promised will be fulfilled. Until then, my family and I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Go rest now and thank for your services to God and country.
Many Prayers for family and friends. He will be missed around the detachment greatly. Rest comfortably, you are simply with a new set of Marines. Semper Fi.
So sorry for your lost! Jeff was a really great guy and will be missed dearly.
Jeff was a great guy; He will be missed. He was always ready to help when he was needed. I called on him many times to help with Walt His truck was always ready when I needed something moved. God bless Chuck , Joretta, and Jon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff wasn’t only our next door neighbor, but he was our dear friend, our watchman when we were out of town, and much more. This nation is a little poorer in having lost him, and we are richer for having known him. Rest in peace, Jeff. We love you and will miss you.
Jeff was an amazing Battlion Chief. He lead by example. I learned a lot from him and looked up to Jeff. He will be sorely missed. Jeff treated everyone the same no matter if you were a Jr member of the department or a well seasoned veteran. If you messed up he would correct it then go back to being the same old Jeff. I never wanted to disappoint him. REST IN PEACE CHIEF WE HAVE IT FROM HERE.
So sorry for your loss many prayers for all his family and friends. He was a good classmate and a great man.
Our sincere condolences on Jeff’s passing,such sad news! Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff’s family.
God speed brother! Rest now, your tour is over!
Thank you for your service, leadership and brotherhood Jeff!! It is my honor and privilege to have known you and call you a friend and brother Firefighter. My thoughts and prayers go with you!
Sorry for the loss he was a great leaaer in the fire servise he will greatly be missed bye every one he knew RIP brother we have it from here brother
God’s Speed my friend, I along with everyone who knew you will miss you. May you rest in peace and may God hold your loved ones close
Prayers for you and your family Mr. & Mrs. Corpening!
Joretta, & Chuck and all your family, I am so sad for the loss of your son,,his wife and brother. I love you Joretta, and spent a lot of time together at Blue Ridge Bone and Joint, my prayers are with you and all your family. Sad I am unable to attend his Memorial Service, I have a leg problem. Lots of Love, Pat Allen Duncan
My heart hurts for the life of such a young man .,,,I am so sorry for the loss and pray for each and every one as they go forward !
We find it extremely difficult to hear about the loss of Jeff. He was a sincere, kind and loving young man. He was always willing to help anyone in any manner he could. We will miss the visits from Jeff and Bruce will miss all their Marine Corps chats. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck, So sorry to hear about your Jeffrey. I never met him but know like father like son. Our friendship renewed at the Cove was a real joy. Please accept my offer to share your grief as I thank God for comforting you and your family during these days. Dale Robinson
Joretta and Chuck, I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. My thoughts and prayers go out for all of your family. Jeff was and has always been a very special young man. So many wonderful memories of the times we all spent together. May God wrap his Rm around you and give you peace.
To the family of Jeff, my heartfelt condolences to you. Jeff was an exceptional Chief who led with grace and had a passion for helping others. His life long service to this county touched many lives, in service, as coworker and friend. Fair winds and following seas.
Oh Joretta I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Jeff. I remember your worry’s when he went out west to help with th wild fires. You were so sweet to me when Skip passed. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do Prayers for you and your entire family.
Julie Gangemi
Chuck &Joretta;, we read with shock and sadness of Jeffrey’s death. We remember the joy of his birth and the special times we shared as neighbors so many decades ago. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. What a handsome man he was! We mourn your loss. Larry and Dershie
Love you brother! Semper fi! Will never forget you! We will see one another again! Guard the gates until I get there!
Prayers for you and the family in this difficult time.
May God Bless and Wrap His arms around each
One giving Peace that only He can give.
Chuck and Joretta, so sorry about the loss of your son. You have my deepest sympathy. May God hold you close and give you peace that passes all understanding.
Dora Dawkins and the Sears family!
We are so sorry to hear about Jeff’s passing. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Shanna and David Hawkins
Rest in Peace Jeff. You were one heck of a Firefighter & proud veteran.
I just heard about Jeff’s passing. Jeff and I were good friends for a long time when I as at the Fire Dept. My prayers are with the family and friends. Will miss you, good friend.
Chuck and family, so terribly sorry to learn of the loss of your son, Jeff. Thinking of you at this time. May God give you peace and healing with the passing of time.
Judy Banks, St. Joe Volunteer
Over the years that I worked with Jeff he was the finest example, role-model, and friend that anyone could ever hope to come across. Thank you for all that you shared; and SA-LUTE!! to you buddy, you will always be ‘top-shelf’ in my book…
Jeff, I’m so sorry I can not be there today, I’m in San Diego. I remember all the times we socialized together, doing all kinds of things. Also working together with Fire and Rescue for so many years. And all the times we consoled each other during the hard times. Rest in peace brother. It is time to let someone else take the watch. Love you brother, Junior
Jeff–I will never forget your kind heart and your willingness to always lend a helping hand. I will also always remember you letting my Dad drive me and my friends to my Senior Prom in your black mustang. Thank you for your service in to all those who you met. Prayers and love always.
Brother, you know why I could not be there physically, but you know I was with you in spirit. Not sure my phone will ever ring again that I won’t somehow expect it to be you, just checking in. We said it all, most of it many times. I never gave respect to a firefighter – they earned it or they never got it – you my friend earned it from the onset. I will never forget how you gave of yourself to anyone in need through your service in the emergency services and your military life, as well as through your continued community service through your church, your veteran’s work, and in your every day life. Lifting you and all your family and friends up in prayer. Your death will leave a void in many lives that will not easily be filled. Blessed be brother~
What nice words. Thank you for being Jeff’s friend.
Jeff was a nice young man. I met Jeff through The Asheville Marines Detachment League #1417. Always so willing to help me.with Papa. Prayers for Jeff’s family.
I’m sorry to the family as Jeff’s classmate I wasn’t able to attend his services due to my illness. I pray Jeff was a Child of God and one we will see him again. My deepest condolences are with the family. My God give you all peace and understanding in your hearts.
Susan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that God wraps his comforting arms you, his family, co workers and friends.
How nice of you, Caryn. Thank you 😊.
Belated condolences to the Corpening family. While searching for the obituary of another person with the same last name, I saw Jeff’s name. I taught Jeff at Haw Creek School, and I remember him as a kind and friendly boy, as well as a delightful student. Hearing that he grew up to be such a fine, upstanding, courageous, and selfless man is not a surprise. I am very sorry to hear of his passing, and will keep your family in my prayers.
What nice words. Thank you.
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE WHEN I HAD THAT CAR WRECK IN HAW CREEK.
TAKE CARE BUD
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE WHEN I HAD THAT CAR WRECK IN
HAW CREEK.
TAKE CARE BUD
TAKE CARE BUD