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Melvin Cornett Obituary

Cornett, Melvin Beloved husband of Pamela M. (Slater) Cornett. Father of Cindy (Bruce) Resler. Step-father of Stephen (Patty) Dailey and Dawn (Patrick) Doyle. Grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Brother of Gene (Sylvia) Cornett and Eldon (Darlene) Cornett and the late Jay, Glen, Lee and Paul Cornett. Saturday January 5, 2008 age 71. Residence San Benito, Texas. He was an owner-operator truck driver and was a professional race car driver. Funeral Services will be in Hamilton, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 8, 2008.

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"Doc" Tyler

May 27, 2008

You were the last of the true heroes when you drove Watsons Offy to the checkers at Terre Haute with an open face and goggles. One of the real chargers at Hales Corners in the midget heydays there. Guys like you are not forgoten,but live on in the hearts of true midget race fans. Have a beer with the boys at the "Golden Speedway" and thanks for all the thrills thru the years. Doctor.

Butch Turnquist

January 31, 2008

Mel,you saved my life when I crased at Rocford,You, were the first one to the car, asked me if I could get out, she was about to blow,fuel all over the place, I'd been knocked cold. Your braverey in and out of the race car showed what you were, Thanks again and RIP

Mark Annen

January 15, 2008

Mel i will never foget watching you race at Angel Park Speedway !!
My heart goe's out to your Family.
May God give you that Big checkered Flag up in heaven !!

Greg Cornett

January 14, 2008

My uncle, may pease be with you .
Greg (Glendale, AZ)

tim Tischendorf

January 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who's lives are touched by Mel.

Dick& Betty Berg

January 9, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

eldon cornett

January 9, 2008

may god bless you brother

Kim Thew

January 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy!!!

jerry wood

January 8, 2008

the billy wood family is sad to hear the loss of mel. we lost my dad in november and he always said that mel and don boorse were his toughest compe
tion.i know mel and billy can keep on racing together GOD BLESS mel and his family.

Bob&Sally Clements

January 8, 2008

Will miss you Mel.enjoyed our recent get-together.was looking foreward to another soon. Bob&Sally Clements

Don & Sandy Gross

January 8, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cindy Resler

January 8, 2008

Dad, I love you and will miss you terribly. Rest in Peace. No more pain or doctors.

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