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1943
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Robert Cornelison Obituary
Bob was born in Salisbury, N.C., to the late Orin "JC" Cornelison and his wife, Mabel Isabell Cornelison May 30, 1943. He graduated from Boyden High School in Salisbury in 1962. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother and sister, Steve Cornelison and Mary Cornelison; and his two children, Robert Cornelison and David Cornelison.
Bob worked for Fisher Auto Parts for over 40 years. He was an avid outdoorsman all of his life and enjoyed shooting every weekend at Izaak Walton Park in Madison Heights. In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to the Izaak Walton League.
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T Hudson
February 3, 2026
Bob was a great friend since the mid 70's. We meet each other through our participation in the shooting sports at the Izaak Walton Park in Madison Heights Va. He was an accomplished shooter with rifle, pistol, revolver and shotgun and very modest about his skills. He always pitched in on work parties at both the rifle and pistol ranges and the trap and skeet fields and welcomed and mentored new members.
He spoke fondly of his wife and their two sons and their accomplishments in life. We will miss him and his stories about his cats and the assorted wildlife around their home.
George D Venable
January 27, 2026
Great guy, always willing to show prospects around the Izaak Walton Park or pitch in on anybody's work party. The bride and I enjoyed a cold one now and again with Bob at the Cavalier, where his picture still hangs on the wall ! One of the best offhand shots I've seen, old school, liked wood and steel with iron sights . Loved his cats and Diane.
And he did win the Mossberg Match pictured ! He will be missed.
Gray Saunders
January 24, 2026
I will always treasure the times spent with Bob on the skeet and trap fields at the Izaak Walton park, as well as on the pool table at the Cavalier. My sincere condolences to his wife, his sons and his many friends. Rest easy, my friend
David Moser
January 23, 2026
Thoughts and prayers be with his family. I knew him through Fisher. Always helpful and enjoyed talks with him Bob.
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Peggy Joplin
January 23, 2026
Dianne,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Joplin
Charlotte Duis
January 23, 2026
Dianne,
I´m so sorry for your loss.
Charlotte
Michael Frazier
January 22, 2026
I competed with Bob in many rifle matches at Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg over the years, and enjoyed talking with him. We will all miss him!
Ann Barbour Iniguez
January 22, 2026
Very sorry to see this - many fond memories from the Cavalier. Sending my deepest sympathies to the family.
Cheryl Simpson-Freeman
January 22, 2026
So sorry to see this. Was glad I got to know him and enjoyed shooting together. He was a very kind man and will be missed by our regular trap group.
Roger Cobb
January 22, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are all doing OK. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care, Roger Cobb
Jean Alstad
January 22, 2026
Bob! Who is going to tell me stories of the wild animals in your neighborhood? Who is going to walked into the store and talk about your beautiful family? With such love and humor! Recording of the bears that always kept you alerted with such mischief in your neighborhood! Stories and conversations we shared for the last 30 years! My friend! My adopted, pop! In this country! I am going to miss you so much! My faith endures in all of this! You are in peace! Your kindness and love will carry on! You can stand and hear nature in the midst of your glorious rest, My deepest condolences to your wife and sons! Forever in my heart
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