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Thomas M. Cornett

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Thomas M. Cornett, 72, of Parkesburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home. He was the husband of Thelma M. Stewart Cornett with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Boone, NC, he was the son of the late Gurney M. and Rena Marie Campbell Cornett. 
 
Tom was a 1959 graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville. He was employed for 27 years by Wyeth Labs as a mechanic. He also owned and operated Upper Valley Small Engine from 1985 to 2012. Tom was a faithful member of the Highland Baptist Church and he was also a member of the Atglen Sportsmens Club, the Lancaster Muzzleloaders Assoc., the Christian Motorcycle Assoc., West Chester Archery, Brandywine Archery, Trego Hunting Camp and the Piston Poppers.
 
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children; T. Craig Cornett and wife Jane and Brenda M. Geesey all of Parkesburg, four granddaughters Crystal Morgan, Amanda Casey, Bethany Geesey and Jen Davis, eight great grandchildren and one sister Evelyn C. Mellinger of Malvern. He was preceded in death by a son Doug Cornett.
 
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11am from the Highland Baptist Church, 1 East Highland Road, Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Sadsbury Friends Burial Grounds, Gap, PA. Viewing at the church from 10 to 11am.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA 19365 to help defray funeral expenses.
 
Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com 

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Dear Thelma & family,
We are sorry for the loss of Tom - husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. We know he is present with the Lord and rejoicing in his new body but also know he will be missed. Praying for you all and thinking of you often.

Love to all,
Perry & Kathy

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When we first came to Highland Tom always had a smile and always said hello to us. So sorry to hear of his passing. May The Lord comfort all of you at this time.

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We are very sorry for the loss of your father. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Frank & Billye

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So sorry for your loss. Thelma, you and your family are in my prayers

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We offer our prayers for comfort and peace - HIS peace. You have lost a husband, father, and grandfather. We have lost a friend - a best friend. But we grieve "not as others" for we know he is in that city where "the roses never fade", where there is no more tears, nor death, "neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain". And we will meet again. Please let us know if we can be of any help.

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Sorry for the loss of Tommy.
Praying for all of the family. We all grew up in the mtns and tommy and evelyn and my brother and sisters were always playing together and it was fun. I will never forget him.
aunt rena his mom was allways play things on us to make us happy GOD BLESS YOU ALL LOVE SHIRLEY.

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A brother and fellow member of On Eagles Wings, the Coatesville chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. We will miss Tom. We will see him again when we go home to be with Jesus. Praise God. Our prayers go out to his family.

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To Thelma and the family. I thank the Lord for the times I had with Tom and the family, at church, riding motorcycles on long and short trips. I miss those trips without Tom & Tom!!!! I am glad that they are united and that someday we will all be together, united in Christ!

I am grateful for the times Tom helped me with my lawn equipment problems and for the times I helped him, a brother mechanic!! I also appreciate the thoughtfulness of Tom & Thelma for always asking me for dinner when I would drop by in the evening. Tom's giving heart has been such a blessing to others, including me! His desire to help others and trying to meet their spiritual needs has been a inspiration.

It's been said that if a man dies with a handful of friends he is a blessed man, and yes Tom was a blessed man. He was a blessing to many. Even in his last days he was loved by many!! Thank you God for TOM.
Thank you Thelma for sharing Tom with us. Thank you Tom for being a faithful friend.

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So sorry for your loss Tommy's wife and children , Evelyn I know its so hard to give up one of our own. God bless you all and our prayers will
be from this family as I have lost so many of my family I know its so hard to let them go But just a little answer to me is. Keep in touch with Jesus. He is always buy your side and never let you down. His our keeper for always . Also There is nothing to big for God.
Take care and we will always remember Tommy Evelyn Aunt Rena & Uncle Kever and Faye.Special they lived across the road from us. We had some fun times. So By Tommy we love you andyou will never be forgotten .

God Bless you all,
We will see you all after a while.
Betty Cornett Johnson Noble

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Thelma,

We are sorry to read about the passing of your husband on Thursday. I was at Mom's on Saturday and we were trying to find a phone number to call and ask how he was doing when his name appeared on Wilde's website. Mom was saddened about his passing and wants you to know she wants to be at the funeral. We miss seeing you at the restaurant, but ask about you every week. Our prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

Sincerely,

Mom and Becky

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Dear Thelma and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Tommy. I know we haven't seen each other for a while but think of you all often. My dad, Arlie always loved coming over to your home to visit and bring his lawn mower over for a tune up before the mowing season started. I often think about our family who have gone on. Aunt Rena and Uncle Kever, Granny, Pappy, Uncle Dayton, my dad and many others. They are all with the Lord, and now Tommy has joined them, enjoying his new body, and praising the Lord above. We pray for you and your family, for peace and comfort during this time. It certainly isn't easy, but knowing the Lord, gets us through these very hard times. We love you and will continue to remember you and the family in our prayers.
Love,
Linda Cornett Dowell and family

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Mr. Cornett was a good man. I always enjoyed talking with him whenever I needed small engine repair work. He was a very good mechanic and was honest and fair with his work. I will miss his talents and his soft spoken manner.

Dennis Young, Esq.

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To the Cornett Family
I am truly sorry for your loss. Tom & Paul Schriber would come to visit my husband before he passed away. Tom was a true blessing to all and loved the Lord so much. Heaven now has a new angel.
Jane Abel & Family

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