George Washington Corpening

Franklin, NC - George Washington Corpening, age 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in a local nursing home.

He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late William Robert and Myrtle Lewis Corpening. He was a produce farmer, and a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church.

He is survived by two sisters, Jane Brannon and her husband Curtis of Charles Town, WV and Kay Corpening of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Bert Corpening of Cumming, GA and Frank Corpening of Franklin, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 14th at 11:00 am at Mount Zion Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Macon Co. Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.