Dr. Ralph Kornegay, 80, of Wilmington, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 14, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolder Kornegay and Isabel McCart Kornegay. A 1957 graduate of New Hanover High School, Ralph went on to Lenoir-Rhyne College prior to joining the Air Force, which he was enlisted from 1960-1964. Upon discharge he earned his BA Degree from Wilmington College. In 1966, Ralph married MaryAnn Paschal. Ralph was the Headmaster at Wrightsboro Academy and owner of the Bookery at the Cotton Exchange. He ended his career teaching at Cape Fear Community College in 2007, after 17 years. Education was very important to Ralph earning him several degrees. He was a North Carolina State fan, loved sports and traveling. As a caller of square dancing, he and MaryAnn were able to go on many trips. He was an active member of Pine Valley United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, MaryAnn Kornegay. A funeral service will be held at 2pm Monday, December 21, 2020, at Pine Valley United Methodist Church with Dr. Tim Reeves officiating. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 1pm until the service hour. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ralph's memory may be made to Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, or online or by mail to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Published in Wilmington Star-News on Dec. 19, 2020.