James Robert Cornwell

James Robert Cornwell, 88, beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Stinson Cornwell, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend of many sadly left this world early on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28th, 2024, at the Greenwood Rehabilitation Facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

James lived his life on his own terms. He was a man of confidence and conviction, and his determination was witnessed and admired by all who knew him. Life’s challenges never shook him as he would always take things in stride while moving forward. In his mind, there was nothing he could not accomplish.

Born on August 14th,1936 in the Halifax area of Scottsville, KY, he was the first-born child of Vivan & Hazel Cornwell. His birth was followed by 3 sisters, Rea, Roxie and May. 

In his early years, he lived and worked as a farmer raising and milking cows, harvesting hay, tobacco and corn. Later in life, he started his own lawncare company which he operated for the next 40 years. He loved this hard work and gained respect and appreciation from his countless customers over the years. 

He was an avid lover of country music and at last count had written close to 50 songs throughout his lifetime. If you knew him, you knew about his passion for music, and he would constantly share his latest song with anyone he met including complete strangers. 

He was a devout Christian and believer of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was called to preach the word of God in 1980 at the age of 44. In his efforts to spread God’s love, he personally funded his own radio show on Scottsville’s WLCK radio station every Saturday morning for many years. His faith was core to who he was and how he lived his life moving forward. 

He is survived by his five children: Ricky Cornwell (Teresa) Scottsville, Loria Cornwell (Johnny Fulcher), Scottsville, Mike Cornwell (Donna), Scottsville, Steve Cornwell (Kent Gregoire), Boston, Massachusetts & Mark Cornwell, Scottsville. 

Seven Grandchildren: Natasha Burch, Scottsville, James Lee Cornwell (Jory), Scottsville, Maleiah Creeger, Glasgow, KY, Matthew Cornwell, Scottsville, Jacob Cornwell (Brittany), Scottsville, Macey Weaver (Dylan), Ruston, Louisiana & Katie Towe (Dustin), Scottsville.

Eight Great Grandchildren: Reagan Burch, Kinsley Creeger, Parker Perkins, Liam Creeger, Ella Burch Stewart, John Ross Cornwell, Wade Weaver & James Axton Towe.

Two Step-Great Grandsons: Noah Towe & Julien Meredith

Two sisters: Roxie Shipley, Scottsville & May Weaks (Ronnie), Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

He is pre-deceased by: His loving wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth Stinson Cornwell, his parents, Vivan & Hazel Cornwell and a sister, Rea Johnson. 

Visitation will be Sunday, December 1st from 2pm to 7pm and again on Monday, December 2nd from 7am until 1pm Central at the T. W. Crow & Sons Funeral Home in Scottsville, KY.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm Central on December 2nd at T.W. Crow & Son’s Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Cresent Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.

All who knew and loved him are invited to attend. Please join us in celebrating the life he lived and shared with all of us.