Michael Kelly Cornett

Michael was an actual, truly wonderful person. He would talk with you about anything and was always kind. He understood my sadness when Aricebo collapsed. I miss my friend.

I met Michael through his dad, Dr. Cornett, who was our family Dr. Dr. Cornett was in the National Guard with my daddy, Bill Gentry. Reconnected over the past several years in the Facebook group about Little Rock. He will be greatly missed!

Mike and I met at an early age under unique circumstances. I guess we were around 12-13 when we both enrolled at Colonel Seymour´s School of Magic. We not only learned a lot of cool magic but we also learned how to speak and relate to various audiences of all ages. We performed at several venues including Robinson Auditorium, the old Cinema 150 and Parnell Hall. We also entertained at the University Mall and car shows at War Memorial and even made an appearance on local radio. I´ll never forget the times we spent together including our days at LRCH. We stayed in touch over the years and I am heartbroken to learn of his passing.

Mike and I are classmates from Central and we went to some football games a few years ago. Mike always had a smile and we laughed about our days at Hendrix. I will miss his smile.

My best memory of Michael Is seeing him in his kitchen, joyfully preparing something delicious he wanted to share. Michael was a positive force in his world, loyal to his friends, and a defender of what was good and right.

I met Mike in the 90's. He always had a smile on his face and a positive outlook. He was such a kind-hearted person. I know one of his loves was the Dallas Cowboys. I will miss the banter we had back and forth regarding the "Cowgirls" as I called them. Rest in peace my friend!! Prayers to his friends and family!!!