Charles George Cornell

Charles George Cornell died May 20, 2018 at the Mike Connelly Hospice House in Clermont, FL after a short illness. Charles was born September 22, 1922 to George Alvin Cornell and Vera Hinkson Cornell in Little Rock, Arkansas. Charles is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dottie Cheatham Cornell of Clermont FL, 4 sons George of South Carolina, Charles D and Eloise Cornell of Carrollton, GA, Jim and Trish Cornell of Fruitland Park, FL, James A & Jackie Cornell of Laurel, Mississippi, and one daughter Vicki Cornell Stevenson and Bill from Henderson, Nevada. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Charles is survived by two sisters, Ann Hill of Houston, Texas and Doris Knight of Little Rock, Arkansas Charles graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a BA in Religious Education with two Masters Degrees; Theology and Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Charles was an ordained Baptist Minister and served churches in Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Texas & Florida. One of his biggest hurts was not being able to attend church due to illness. He loved the church. In later years as Charles struggled with ill health he reminded us that when he passed "while you will be crying down there...I'll be singing hallelujah up there". God welcomed a lifelong faithful servant who preached the Word, lived the Word and is now experiencing the promises of the Word. He lived his faith daily. He was truly an example for us all of Christ's unconditional love. There was never a doubt that he loved you and he was quick to let you know. His sense of humor and his encouragement to "do your best" will be missed. Charles (Dad) will always hold a special place in our lives, full of memories of how he has shaped our futures and guided us through the eyes of God. His marriage to Dottie was his greatest earthly joy second only to his relationship with the Lord. Once in the hospital he was asked if he was alright and his response was "my relationship with God is right". His only request to the kids was "take care of Mom". Many times he was heard saying to her; "your love has kept me alive" and we know that to be true. He will always be remembered for his ability to bring us into the presence of the Lord through his prayers and even to the end his sweet smiles. He will be missed and loved forever. We will see him again. A service will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Crossroads Community Church, Lady Lake, FL at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Community Church, 2275 Griffin Ave, Lady Lake, FL32159 or Mike Conley Hospice House, 2100 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont, FL 34711.

Charles George Cornell

September 22, 1922 - May 20, 2018