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Cornell Daughtry Obituary
Starkville
Rev. Cornell Daughtry died on February 25, 2013 at Starkville Manor. He was 79.
Born on January 17, 1934 to Jesse and Jonnie Daughtry, Rev. Daughtry graduated from Olive Branch High School, Mississippi College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was pastor at churches in Coldwater, New Albany, Winona, Indianola, Rosedale, Brooksville and Starkville. He also served as Director of the Baptist Student Union at Mississippi Delta Community College.
He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of over 58 years Shelby Daughtry of Starkville; sons, Clay Daughtry (Kathy) of Cleveland , AL, Lee Daughtry (Kathy) of Starkville and Brad Daughtry (Laura) of Huntsville, AL; sister, Lorraine Goodwin of Horn Lake; and grandchildren, Jesse Daughtry and Josh Daughtry of Starkville, Rachael Daughtry and Lane Daughtry of Huntsville AL, and Katelyn Daughtry and Clay Daughtry of Cleveland Al.
Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Starkville at 10am Wednesday February 27, 2013. Visitation will be held at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville on Tuesday February 26, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Starkville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - MS Chapter 196 Charmant Drive, Ste 4 Ridgeland, MS 39157.
You can go online and sign the guest register at: www.welchfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cathy Bland
March 5, 2013
Miss Shelby, Clay, Lee, and Bradley. I just wanted to let you know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Brother Daughtery touched so many lives during his time on earth, including mine. Although we may be sad and miss him, he is singing "I've got a mansion just over the hilltop" and is waiting for us all to join him in the Heavenly choir one day. I feel truly blessed to have known him when I was growing up at North Winona. He was an inspiration to many and he will live on in our memories for many years to come. Cathy Collins Bland (daughter of Doris & Garland Collins of Winona)
Barbara Lampton Harry
February 27, 2013
Clay, have you & your family in my thoughts and prayers. Living now in Louisville, Ms. Apparently your daddy touched many lives here too. What a blessed ministry. Remember your kindness from earlier days in Meridian at Frank Cochran Center. His love of our Lord molded a loving son. Blessings for His comfort & peace to you all. Barbara H. & Chris Lampton
Wayne/Joan Cox
February 27, 2013
We are sadden to hear of Bro. Daughtry passing. Please remember that all of you are in our prayers and that God will comfort you during this time of loss.
Diane Daughtry
February 26, 2013
Aunt Shelby, I am deeply saddened by your loss. You, Clay, Lee, and Brad and families are in my thoughts and prayers. I take great solace in a line from a letter Uncle wrote to me. He pointed out to me that, "...to be absent from the body is to be present with Jesus...". I know this to be true. May GOD bless you all and hold you in His loving arms. Love, Diane Daughtry
Shane Harrington
February 26, 2013
I am truly saddened to hear of Bro. Daughtry's passing. I can't say how much I respected him and truly blessed to have known him. He was my pastor when I was saved and baptized and the lessons learned from him are still engraved in my memory. Mrs. Shelby I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and the family. I can see Brother D leading the football scrimmages in Heaven.
February 26, 2013
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
Cam Harrington
February 26, 2013
Shelby Carol and I are deeply sadden to hear of brother Daughtry's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Cam and Carol Harrington Douglasville, Georgia
February 26, 2013
Our prayers are with you.
Bob and Patricia Maddox
R.B. & BETTY KING
February 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
suzanne Atwell
February 26, 2013
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Clay Brooks
February 25, 2013
He was such a tremendous blessing to me at a very key time in my life...My heart and prayers go out to the family. Go on to your reward and rest, D. Enjoy the presence of your Lord.
Jackie and Nina Wofford
February 26, 2013
We will continue to remember you in our prayers.
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