David W. "Mr. Cool" Cornett Sr.

CORNETT, DAVID W. SR. "MR. COOL" Clio Formerly of Florida Age 67, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, August 30, 2014 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 5176 West Court Street, Flint, Pastor Martin Watkins officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Davison VFW Post #4087 Color Guard, Wounded Warriors Project or D.A.V. Visitation 1-8pm Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. David was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 22, 1947. Mr. Cornett served in the United States Army and was a Viet Nam Veteran. He was also a member of the Florida VFW. On September 13, 1969, David married Earleen Livingston in Flint. He was an Assistant Boy Scout Leader with Troop #37 and a Cub Scout Master, Pack 37 - Sobey School. David retired from General Motors Chevrolet Metal Fab. Surviving are wife, Earleen; children, David Cornette and fiancé, Laurie Roberts of Allen, TX, Sandy and husband Eric Ross of Otisville and Christy and husband Gary Gillett of Burton; grandchildren, Jordan and wife Sarah, David III, Katelyn, Jacob, Stephen and wife Brittany, Nicole, Courtney; great-grandchildren, Kennadie, Cheyenne and Maddison;sister, Dee Ann and husband Jr Brandon of Flint Township; and several nieces and nephews. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com