T SGT USAAF
WWII
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
The Rev. Ernest Roy Cornwell 90, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, August 20,
2009 at his home. He was born in Rappahannock County on July 5, 1919 to Vashtie
Bruce Cornwell and James Strother Cornwell.
Ernest was a World War II U. S. Army Air Force veteran. He served as a tech
sergeant and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, one Silver Star and
one Bronze Star. He attended George Washington University and New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary.
Rev. Cornwell served in numerous Virginia Baptist churches from 1952 until 2000,
as pastor, including Waller's Baptist Church where he was still pastor emeritus.
After leaving the full-time ministry, he served as an interim and supply pastor
in many area Baptist churches.
Rev. Cornwell was a member of Day Lodge 58 A.F.& A.M. of Louisa, and Royal Arch
Chapter 20, past master of Masonic Lodge 134. He was a York Rite Mason and 32nd
Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Survivors include his loving wife and devoted caregiver of 61 years, Pauline
Mullinax Cornwell; his daughter, Ann M. Strother and her fiancé, Anthony J.
Trezza, III of Fredericksburg; his son, James H. Cornwell and his wife, Lynn, of
Ladysmith; three grandchildren, Debra Hancock, Michelle Kovach and James Brian
Cornwell all of Ladysmith; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Dotson, Kyle
Hancock and Parker Hancock; four nieces; and two nephews. she was preceded in
death by his parents and his brother, Maywood Cornwell.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 23 at Covenant Funeral
Service, Fredericksburg with Rev. James Graham officiating. Day Lodge #58 A.F.&
A.M. of Louisa will conduct a Masonic memorial service following the funeral.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the
funeral home. Burial will be at Noon Friday, August 28 at Quantico National
Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to Waller's Baptist Church Box 95 Partlow, VA 22534 or to
Spotsylvania Rescue Squad Box 101 Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
His life began in Rappahannock County and he always cherished driving back to
the mountains, down the country roads and to little Oakley Baptist Church where
he first knew God had called him to the ministry. In his later years one of his
proudest accomplishments was a little book he wrote and had published
"Imprints in the Sands of Time", a small book that had a big impact with so many
friends and strangers. He so enjoyed playing his violin with his dear friend,
Roger Rouse. And on July 5, his 90 birthday, he enjoyed a wonderful surprise
party at Waller's Baptist Church. It was there that he delivered his final
sermon on August 9.
It was our privilege as his wife, children and grandchildren to have a Christian
husband, father and grandfather with integrity and Christian values. He lived
his life as he asked others to do. We love him dearly and he will be missed
beyond words. We take comfort knowing he is with God.
A special thanks to Dr. Michael Goeden and his staff at Prime Care.
"Life is real, life is earnest and the grave is not its goal. From dust thou
art, to dust returneth was not spoken of the soul. Well done thou good and
faithful servant."
WWII
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
The Rev. Ernest Roy Cornwell 90, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, August 20,
2009 at his home. He was born in Rappahannock County on July 5, 1919 to Vashtie
Bruce Cornwell and James Strother Cornwell.
Ernest was a World War II U. S. Army Air Force veteran. He served as a tech
sergeant and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, one Silver Star and
one Bronze Star. He attended George Washington University and New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary.
Rev. Cornwell served in numerous Virginia Baptist churches from 1952 until 2000,
as pastor, including Waller's Baptist Church where he was still pastor emeritus.
After leaving the full-time ministry, he served as an interim and supply pastor
in many area Baptist churches.
Rev. Cornwell was a member of Day Lodge 58 A.F.& A.M. of Louisa, and Royal Arch
Chapter 20, past master of Masonic Lodge 134. He was a York Rite Mason and 32nd
Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Survivors include his loving wife and devoted caregiver of 61 years, Pauline
Mullinax Cornwell; his daughter, Ann M. Strother and her fiancé, Anthony J.
Trezza, III of Fredericksburg; his son, James H. Cornwell and his wife, Lynn, of
Ladysmith; three grandchildren, Debra Hancock, Michelle Kovach and James Brian
Cornwell all of Ladysmith; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Dotson, Kyle
Hancock and Parker Hancock; four nieces; and two nephews. she was preceded in
death by his parents and his brother, Maywood Cornwell.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 23 at Covenant Funeral
Service, Fredericksburg with Rev. James Graham officiating. Day Lodge #58 A.F.&
A.M. of Louisa will conduct a Masonic memorial service following the funeral.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the
funeral home. Burial will be at Noon Friday, August 28 at Quantico National
Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to Waller's Baptist Church Box 95 Partlow, VA 22534 or to
Spotsylvania Rescue Squad Box 101 Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
His life began in Rappahannock County and he always cherished driving back to
the mountains, down the country roads and to little Oakley Baptist Church where
he first knew God had called him to the ministry. In his later years one of his
proudest accomplishments was a little book he wrote and had published
"Imprints in the Sands of Time", a small book that had a big impact with so many
friends and strangers. He so enjoyed playing his violin with his dear friend,
Roger Rouse. And on July 5, his 90 birthday, he enjoyed a wonderful surprise
party at Waller's Baptist Church. It was there that he delivered his final
sermon on August 9.
It was our privilege as his wife, children and grandchildren to have a Christian
husband, father and grandfather with integrity and Christian values. He lived
his life as he asked others to do. We love him dearly and he will be missed
beyond words. We take comfort knowing he is with God.
A special thanks to Dr. Michael Goeden and his staff at Prime Care.
"Life is real, life is earnest and the grave is not its goal. From dust thou
art, to dust returneth was not spoken of the soul. Well done thou good and
faithful servant."
T SGT USAAF
WWII
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
The Rev. Ernest Roy Cornwell 90, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, August 20,
2009 at his home. He was born in Rappahannock County on July 5, 1919 to Vashtie
Bruce Cornwell and James Strother Cornwell.
Ernest was a World War II U. S. Army Air Force veteran. He served as a tech
sergeant and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, one Silver Star and
one Bronze Star. He attended George Washington University and New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary.
Rev. Cornwell served in numerous Virginia Baptist churches from 1952 until 2000,
as pastor, including Waller's Baptist Church where he was still pastor emeritus.
After leaving the full-time ministry, he served as an interim and supply pastor
in many area Baptist churches.
Rev. Cornwell was a member of Day Lodge 58 A.F.& A.M. of Louisa, and Royal Arch
Chapter 20, past master of Masonic Lodge 134. He was a York Rite Mason and 32nd
Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Survivors include his loving wife and devoted caregiver of 61 years, Pauline
Mullinax Cornwell; his daughter, Ann M. Strother and her fiancé, Anthony J.
Trezza, III of Fredericksburg; his son, James H. Cornwell and his wife, Lynn, of
Ladysmith; three grandchildren, Debra Hancock, Michelle Kovach and James Brian
Cornwell all of Ladysmith; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Dotson, Kyle
Hancock and Parker Hancock; four nieces; and two nephews. she was preceded in
death by his parents and his brother, Maywood Cornwell.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 23 at Covenant Funeral
Service, Fredericksburg with Rev. James Graham officiating. Day Lodge #58 A.F.&
A.M. of Louisa will conduct a Masonic memorial service following the funeral.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the
funeral home. Burial will be at Noon Friday, August 28 at Quantico National
Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to Waller's Baptist Church Box 95 Partlow, VA 22534 or to
Spotsylvania Rescue Squad Box 101 Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
His life began in Rappahannock County and he always cherished driving back to
the mountains, down the country roads and to little Oakley Baptist Church where
he first knew God had called him to the ministry. In his later years one of his
proudest accomplishments was a little book he wrote and had published
"Imprints in the Sands of Time", a small book that had a big impact with so many
friends and strangers. He so enjoyed playing his violin with his dear friend,
Roger Rouse. And on July 5, his 90 birthday, he enjoyed a wonderful surprise
party at Waller's Baptist Church. It was there that he delivered his final
sermon on August 9.
It was our privilege as his wife, children and grandchildren to have a Christian
husband, father and grandfather with integrity and Christian values. He lived
his life as he asked others to do. We love him dearly and he will be missed
beyond words. We take comfort knowing he is with God.
A special thanks to Dr. Michael Goeden and his staff at Prime Care.
"Life is real, life is earnest and the grave is not its goal. From dust thou
art, to dust returneth was not spoken of the soul. Well done thou good and
faithful servant."
WWII
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
The Rev. Ernest Roy Cornwell 90, of Fredericksburg died Thursday, August 20,
2009 at his home. He was born in Rappahannock County on July 5, 1919 to Vashtie
Bruce Cornwell and James Strother Cornwell.
Ernest was a World War II U. S. Army Air Force veteran. He served as a tech
sergeant and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, one Silver Star and
one Bronze Star. He attended George Washington University and New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary.
Rev. Cornwell served in numerous Virginia Baptist churches from 1952 until 2000,
as pastor, including Waller's Baptist Church where he was still pastor emeritus.
After leaving the full-time ministry, he served as an interim and supply pastor
in many area Baptist churches.
Rev. Cornwell was a member of Day Lodge 58 A.F.& A.M. of Louisa, and Royal Arch
Chapter 20, past master of Masonic Lodge 134. He was a York Rite Mason and 32nd
Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Survivors include his loving wife and devoted caregiver of 61 years, Pauline
Mullinax Cornwell; his daughter, Ann M. Strother and her fiancé, Anthony J.
Trezza, III of Fredericksburg; his son, James H. Cornwell and his wife, Lynn, of
Ladysmith; three grandchildren, Debra Hancock, Michelle Kovach and James Brian
Cornwell all of Ladysmith; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Dotson, Kyle
Hancock and Parker Hancock; four nieces; and two nephews. she was preceded in
death by his parents and his brother, Maywood Cornwell.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 23 at Covenant Funeral
Service, Fredericksburg with Rev. James Graham officiating. Day Lodge #58 A.F.&
A.M. of Louisa will conduct a Masonic memorial service following the funeral.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the
funeral home. Burial will be at Noon Friday, August 28 at Quantico National
Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to Waller's Baptist Church Box 95 Partlow, VA 22534 or to
Spotsylvania Rescue Squad Box 101 Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
His life began in Rappahannock County and he always cherished driving back to
the mountains, down the country roads and to little Oakley Baptist Church where
he first knew God had called him to the ministry. In his later years one of his
proudest accomplishments was a little book he wrote and had published
"Imprints in the Sands of Time", a small book that had a big impact with so many
friends and strangers. He so enjoyed playing his violin with his dear friend,
Roger Rouse. And on July 5, his 90 birthday, he enjoyed a wonderful surprise
party at Waller's Baptist Church. It was there that he delivered his final
sermon on August 9.
It was our privilege as his wife, children and grandchildren to have a Christian
husband, father and grandfather with integrity and Christian values. He lived
his life as he asked others to do. We love him dearly and he will be missed
beyond words. We take comfort knowing he is with God.
A special thanks to Dr. Michael Goeden and his staff at Prime Care.
"Life is real, life is earnest and the grave is not its goal. From dust thou
art, to dust returneth was not spoken of the soul. Well done thou good and
faithful servant."
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