Robert Cornell

CORNELL, Robert C. "Papa," 73, of Midlothian, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dalton and Florence Johnson. Bob is survived by his sister, Peggy Rogers; his loving wife, Barbara Cornell; children, Kim Maxey and her husband, Ron, Susan Bowling and her, husband Scott, and Bill Snead and his wife, Margie. He had seven granddaughters: Carter Marie and Sarah Maxey, Hillary, Olivia and Julia Bowling, and Annie and Sally Snead. Bob was born in Front Royal, Va. and graduated from Randolph-Macon Military Academy in 1955. He attended the University of Richmond and Virginia Tech. From 1963 to 1967, Bob served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and Germany. He was a resident of Richmond for over 50 years. Bob was a longtime real estate agent and developer. He started working for Bon Air Realty Company in 1964, eventually owning and running the company for many years. He was a founding member of Stonehenge Country Club, a current board member, and very active in the Sr. Men's Golf Association at Stonehenge Country Club. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 31 at 1:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Outreach Ministries, 2341 Winterfield Road, Midlothian, Va. 23113.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.