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Donald Cornish Obituary
Donald W. "HOOK" Cornish, 54, formerly of Reading, went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2011, in Goochland, VA.
He was the son of the late Troy Cornish and Joyce (Williams) Thomas.
Cornish was last employed by the City of Petersburg, VA.
Cornish is survived by a daughter, Dontisha Cornish; and four sons: Donald and Darious Brown, Taurice Green and Dontrey Cornish, all of Reading.
Also surviving are three brothers: Vernon Cornish and James Perkins (Martha), both of Little Rock, AR, and Jonathan Cornish, Harrisburg; and 16 grandchildren.
Cornish was predeceased by a son, Shannon Green "S-ONE," and a brother, Troy Cornish.
Memorial Services will be today at 4 p.m. at The Church Of Deliverance, 1327 N. 10th Street.
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Barbara Garnett
April 13, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Cheryl Garnett
April 13, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Octavia (tae) Garnett-Ward
April 13, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jean Prentice-Harris
April 8, 2011
Bay and Family, So sorry to read of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Craig (Flowers) Muhammad
April 8, 2011
It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday...May God be Pleased with You Family.
CYNTHIA (DINKY) WEAVER
April 8, 2011
TO MY UNCLE HOOK, CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE GONE. WOW ANOTHER GOOD PERSON. I KNOW THAT GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES, SO I JUST HAVE TO EXCEPT IT. YOU WERE ALWAYS A GOOD PERSON, I REMEMBER LIVING WITH YOU ON 3RD STREET WHEN DON AND DARIUS WERE BORN I EVEN REMEMBER THE ORANGE AND BLACK CAR, FUN TIMES AT THE REC.. THE MEMORIES GO ON, AND ON. WELL UNCLE NOW YOU CAN BE WITH THE REST OF THE FAMILY I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, AND KEEP THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE IN MY HEART .......
Phyllis Collins
April 8, 2011
Hook,
I sure will miss you. You were a good person and a good friend. Rest in Peace.
Linda Calloway
April 8, 2011
Every memory I have of you are filled with that smile.God bless your family and rest in peace.Love you Hook
Dorothy Wilson
April 7, 2011
You're like one of the family, the boys
Love Mom Wilson & children
Donna Blackwell
April 7, 2011
To The Cornish Family,
May knowing you're
in the hearts and thoughts of others
help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Durham
April 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Emma Thompson
April 7, 2011
My Sincerest Sympathy To The Cornish Family. I Am So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Hook. Even Though I had Not Seen Him For A While, In My Heart He was Alright With Me. Peace To The Family.
cynthia brown
April 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
stephanie peoples cox
April 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
dontisha cornish
April 7, 2011
I love you Dad!!!
Shirley Slaughter
April 7, 2011
To the Family and friends of Hook. My deepest condolenses. A young man will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Back in the day it was always Hook and Bay on the southside. May he rest in Peace.
John L Greene Jr
April 7, 2011
Hook, i'm going to miss you.(good brother)&friend.your in a better place .
Go with God.
John L
The Gibsons
April 7, 2011
To the Families of Hook,
our thoughts and prayers are with your families during this time.
Michael Oliviero
April 7, 2011
Hook you will always be remembered as a great friend, childhood memories with Hook & Bay were always fun & Hook treated me like a brother!!! R.I.P. my brother "Hook" your smile & friendship will always be remembered. God bless entire family & prays go out to all Hook touched...
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