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Posted: February 21, 2007

Wayne County Jail Guard Collapses, Dies

Goldsboro, N.C. — A detention officer collapsed and died Tuesday night at the Wayne County Detention Center, authorities said.

Ronnie Dean Kornegay, 49, of 144 E. Pine Forest Road in Mount Olive, collapsed while working at the jail and was pronounced dead at Wayne Memorial Hospital, authorities said.

Kornegay had worked for the Wayne County Sheriff's Office as a detention officer for more than 11 years, authorities said.

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From us Detention Officers in Wake County, rest in peace brother.

kma1005
February 22, 2007 8:30 a.m.

Mr. Kornegay was a good person and will be deeply missed around the Sheriffs Office. My prayers go out to his family, friends and all his co-workers. Rest in Peace.

j4b
February 21, 2007 6:11 p.m.

GOD be with his family in this time of sorrow. Too young to die. GOD BLESS+++

gratefultoGOD
February 21, 2007 1:16 p.m.

this is very sad..heart goes out to those who knew him..

deerslayer
February 21, 2007 1:01 p.m.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends(co-workers included)