Jack Cornell, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2019, in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Old First Orange Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Meyer officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orangefield, Texas, on June 20, 1931, he was the oldest son of Noah Cornell and Lela Peveto. Jack was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and worked as an operator at DuPont in Orange. He was a Deacon at Old First Orange Baptist Church and a member of the Volunteer Christian Builders. He enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, and spending time with his family. Jack will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Lela; sister, Roberta Horn; and his loving wife, Margaret Cornell.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Ann Modica and husband Pete, of Orangefield, Karen Wynn and husband Bobby, of Mauriceville, and Lisa Heuszel and husband Frank, of Katy; grandchildren, Christy, Pete, John, Stacey, Amber, Clifton, Pamela, and Travis; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Byron, Makenna, Gunner, Georgia, Kennedy, Aniston, Paxton, Lane, Reston, and Eli; and his siblings, Ray Cornell and wife Pat and Nelda Phillips and husband Marion.
Serving as pallbearers will be Shon Jones, Clifton Heuszel, John Modica, Miles Van Dyke, Pete Modica, Jr., Travis Heuszel, Bryce Carey, and Byron Trahan. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Eveard Cornell, the Volunteer Christian Builders, and the Deacons of Old First Orange Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Old First Orange Baptist Church at 7925 I-10, Orange, TX 77630.
Condolences
Anonymous
March 2, 2019
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Jack Cornell.
Paul Eveard Cornell
March 2, 2019
He was a good teacher around the house and farm. Treated me like his own, like a son when we were together.
I do remember a early morning fishing trip on the boat while at Lake O' the Pines. Just he and I, all the girls were still asleep, he woke me for the opportunity.
At one point I was casting, he was behind me. I noticed my lure didn't go out where I expected, pulled on it a bit, till I heard Uncle Jack casting a few choice words at no one in particular. When I turned to see what was going on, to my horror, my lure was buried in his sweater. We tried to remove it, then he pulled his handy pocket knife and cut a hole in his sweater, problem solved. He never gave me a hard time about it. But I always remember. Love him like a dad.
Bell Jackson
February 28, 2019
So sorry, but so thankful your Dad is with the Lord! May He bless you and strengthen you all during this time. Praying for the family.
Anonymous
February 28, 2019
Treasured Lilies Spray was purchased for the family of Jack Cornell.
Jean Ledeaux
February 28, 2019
Jean LeDeaux lit a candle in memory of Jack Cornell
Jean Ledeaux
February 28, 2019
I am so sorry about your loss.Jack was a great person. may GOD be with the family. Jean LeDeaux
Anonymous
February 28, 2019
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Jack Cornell.
Cindy Powell
February 28, 2019
I remember as a kid thinking how handsome and caring my uncle Jack was really seemed to have it all together then as grew older I realized he really did he was such a handsome but somewhat shy and reserved man that lived his family so much and I was blessed to be apart of this family your memory will never be forgotten I love you uncle Jack hug mom and everyone else for me love Cindy
Cindy Powell
February 28, 2019
Cindy Powell lit a candle in memory of Jack Cornell
Donna Norwood Hagan
February 27, 2019
Donna Norwood Hagan lit a candle in memory of Jack Cornell