Survivors include his wife, Fon Falkner Cornwell of the home; son, Wes Cornwell and wife Tanya of Fleetwood, NC; daughters: Libby Bishop and husband Brian of Atlanta, GA, Cathy Keller and husband Jeff of Hickory, Nancy Gaines and husband Tim of Hickory; sister, Betty C. Schrum of Lincolnton, NC; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Due to the restrictions imposed by the Corona Virus, the family has decided to postpone services for Walt until his family, friends, coaches, players and students can all be together to celebrate his life.
A complete obituary will run at that time.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
Survivors include his wife, Fon Falkner Cornwell of the home; son, Wes Cornwell and wife Tanya of Fleetwood, NC; daughters: Libby Bishop and husband Brian of Atlanta, GA, Cathy Keller and husband Jeff of Hickory, Nancy Gaines and husband Tim of Hickory; sister, Betty C. Schrum of Lincolnton, NC; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Due to the restrictions imposed by the Corona Virus, the family has decided to postpone services for Walt until his family, friends, coaches, players and students can all be together to celebrate his life.
A complete obituary will run at that time.
Source Citation: Bass-Smith Funeral Home
Family Members
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Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Cornwell Taylor
1916–2010
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Lewis Guy Cornwell Jr
1917–1990
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Lorene Cornwell Elmore
1920–1994
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Alma Cornwell Moss
1922–1999
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Charles Rash Cornwell
1923–2015
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Henry Craig Cornwell
1925–1929
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Joe Billy Cornwell
1929–1966
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Betty Sue Cornwell Schrum
1930–2023
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Robert Max "Bobbie" Cornwell
1933–1935
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