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12:30 p.m.
Andrew “Andy” Jackson Corpening, 72, passed away from this life on October 15, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Morganton, NC on April 6, 1952, he was the son of the late Claude Long Corpening and the late Sarah Ross Corpening.
Andy was for many years a photojournalist having won several statewide press photographer awards. He was editor of the newspaper in Elizabeth City, NC. Andy’s two passions in life were downhill skiing and fly fishing. He was communications and marketing director for ski resorts on the east coast in Maine, West Virginia, and for many years at Sugar Mountain in North Carolina. He was an avid fly fisherman and frequently contributed articles to Carolina Mountain Life magazine on fly fishing topics. Andy also was a real estate broker having his own brokerage, Mountain Lifestyles Real Estate and Referral.
He leaves behind a brother-in-law, Justo Sulleiro, nephews Justi Sulleiro and Andres Sulleiro, four great nieces and nephews, and many friends who loved him dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sarah Adelaide Corpening Sulleiro.
The family of Mr. Corpening will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery with Pastor Brad Browning officiating.
In lieu of flowers, consider making a charitable donation to High Country Trout Unlimited (www.tu.org) or the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (www.brpfoundation.org).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I was shocked to learn of Andy’s passing. We’ve been friends since high school. Even though life paths sent us in different directions we continued to connect through Christmas cards throughout the years.
You will be missed, Andy. Always enjoyed seeing you and talking to you at the fly shop. Kenneth Beam
I’ll miss you Andy
Andy, You were a dear friend over the years. I have such fond memories of playing cards and raising kid's and sitting around the table. May you rest in peace, Lisa Griffin
We were honored to have Andrew write for us at Carolina Mountain Life magazine for years on the art and nuances of fly fishing. I would guess that he is spending time in heaven doing all those activities he loved - from writing, fishing and skiing! Rest in peace our dear friend. Babette and the staff at CML magazine
Andy was a great guy and a good friend. He will be missed by many.
