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Russell Cornwell Obituary
Russell L. Cornwell, Jr., 63, passed away on October 31, 2019.
Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL his family moved to St. Augustine, FL in 1965. Here he graduated from St. Augustine Highschool in 1974.
Russell's family owned and operated (by the whole family including cousins) Russ's Chevron from 1965 to 1985. Opening in 1985, Russell, and his family, built Cornwell's grocery from the ground up along with opening the Orange Spot next door to Cornwell's grocery and a crabbing business with his nephew, Steven. He had many friends and a kind heart. Russell loved Las Vegas, animals, the St. Johns River, being on the water fishing and crabbing.
He is predeceased by his parents Russell L. Cornwell, Sr. and Rita Jean Cornwell.
Russell is survived by his sisters: Kathleen Zimmer (Tony Zimmer), Cynthia Hutto (Gene Hutto) and Karen Cornwell, nephews: Steven Lawrence Solana and Chris Hutto, nieces: Heidi Hardy and Randi Hardy, great-nieces: Zoe Hardy, Katelynn Hardy, Riley Townsend and Kayla Hardy, Aunt Nelly Farley and cousins: Belinda McElroy, David Easterling, Debbie Todd and Ray Jernnign.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Craig Funeral Home at 6:00 pm.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park (www.craigfuneralhome.com) is in charge of arrangements.
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Jackie Nestor-Rhoten
November 14, 2019
Cousins: Kathy, Cindi, Karen,
I wish I had the words to comfort you through
such a difficult time, my loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
November 12, 2019
Cindy, Karen & Family,
I have many great memories of Russell while calling on all of you at Cornwell's Market. My condolences to you all. I will keep you all in my prayers,
Chuck Kegley
Mike and Talatha Harvey
November 12, 2019
Great man gone to soon see you on the other side
Mary Martell
November 12, 2019
you were a great friend and a wonderful boss. I will cherish the memories of all of the people that were a part of the Orange Spot and Cornwell's Market. My condolences to the family.
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Cyndi and Paul Davis
November 12, 2019
So sorry to hear of Russell's passing. He truly a amazing , kind and loving man. Our thoughts and prayer are with the entire famil.
Cyndi and Paul Davis
November 12, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of Russell's passing. Sending prayers to all of the family.
Cyndi and Paul Davis
Paula Rose
November 10, 2019
So sad to hear of Russ's passing. He was a very good guy. My heart felt sympathy to all of the family. Cornwell's Market, and the neighborhood, was never the same after is was sold. R.I.P Russell
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