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Curtis Felder Corkern Sr.

1941 - 2019

Curtis Felder Corkern Sr. obituary, 1941-2019, Gainesville, GA

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

Curtis Corkern Obituary

Curtis Felder Corkern, Sr., June 23, 1941 - April 6, 2019. A retired business owner, lover of the natural world, prolific reader, traveler, and LSU fan, Curt died peacefully at home in Gainesville, GA, after an extended illness. He grew up in Denham Springs, LA, where he made lifelong friendships. He served in the U.S. Air Force, working with pilots in simulator flight training, then launched a five-decade career in electronics and telecommunications. Curt is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia McGuire Corkern, six children: Curt (Dana) Corkern of Winchester, TN, Leslie (Jim) Geiser of Athens, GA; Mike (Laurie) Ernest and Scott (Mandy) Stephens of Baton Rouge; and Carter (Deanna) Stephens of St. Augustine, FL; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; a sister, Joyce Tyler of Denham Springs; and a special niece, Darla Herrin (Britt) of Senatobia, MS. He was predeceased by his parents, Calvert and Bobbye Corkern, and a daughter, Suzanne Stephens Schmalzried. The family wishes to thank the many caring neighbors and friends who have been such an encouragement and support during Curt's illness. For those wishing to make a memorial gift, Curt respected the work of Folds of Honor Foundation (Dept. #13, Tulsa, OK 74182) FoldsofHonor.org, and also the Wounded Warrior Project (POB 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516) WoundedWarriorProject.org. Interment of ashes and military burial will be held in Louisiana at Port Hudson National Cemetery at a later date.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 10 to Apr. 14, 2019.
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One of the Biggest LSU Tiger fans one could hope for. Sure Miss him...

Pete Lyons

Friend

April 2, 2020

I just learned about Curt's passing and am very sad. Although we have lost touch through the years, Curt & Patricia were such great friends with my late husband & me. Please contact me, Patricia, so we can chat. I still have same phone & email. Love to you.

Janet Harkey

Friend

July 6, 2019

my prayers go out to the family

james a. corkern

May 1, 2019

We'll miss our 'biggest Tiger Fan'!

PETER LYONS

April 24, 2019

So very sorry for your loss

james corkern

Family

April 23, 2019

Curt,
Good friends and neighbors are blessings God puts into our lives to lift and brighten us in this journey called life. Thank you and Patricia for being that for me. Will miss the visits, parties, conversation , and especially your love for L.S.U. Rest in peace my friend and enjoy the reward you have earned.

Russell Williams

April 13, 2019

Patricia, I am very saddened hearing of Curt's passing. Thou I haven't been good at keeping in touch, I think of the two of you often. God bless you and your family.

Mary St Claire

April 11, 2019

Barry Bryan

April 11, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Airman.

Barry Jarreau

April 11, 2019

Little Curt

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was such a strong and positive figure in my life during the mid 1970"s in Denham Springs. I would still visit your grandparents until their deaths. I love you and Cathy and speak often of you all to my wife and kids. Thinking of and praying for you all at this time! Barry

April 11, 2019

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