Obituary of Donald Ray Corpening

On Wednesday evening, May 19, 2021, God sent an Angel of Peace to call his servant to rest and to let him know that his journey on earth was over. He has finished his course, fought a good fight and it was time for him to rest. 

Donald Ray Corpening was born in Winston Salem, NC on October 22, 1946 to the late Johnny and Margaret Moultry. He was the oldest of three children. 

Donald matriculated in the New York City Public School system. After Donald left high school, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1964. He was honorably discharged in 1966. After returning to civilian life, he worked several jobs before applying to the New York City Police Department. He joined the NYCPD in 1972 and retired in 1993. 

In the early Nineties, Donald moved to Florida to care for his ailing parents. He took care of them and became a Miami Dade Transit police officer. Later, he secured a position as a supervisor for a security company responsible for an office that housed the local United States Immigration and Customs Department. Donald was also a member of the American Legion. 

Donald was a bulwark for his family and was always willing to lend a helping hand to his fellow man. He will be deeply missed. 

Donald was predeceased by his parents, Johnny and Margaret Moultry; brother, Benjamin Horne, Jr. and aunt, Katheryn Speas. 

Donald is survived by his daughter, Littece Culler (Clarence, Jr.); grandchildren, Janiaya Culler and Malik Culler; brother, Jerry Moultry (Vickie); nephews, Ben Horne III (Shawnette), Donnel Horne and Jarrett Moultry; nieces, Lashae Horne, Taylor Horne and Kira Horne; sister-in-law, Patricia Horne, former wife, Mary Mallory and many other relatives and friends.