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1945

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2024

George Cornell Jr. Obituary

George Felton Cornell, Jr. was born on August 15, 1945 in New Orleans, LA. He grew up in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1963. He was a faithful member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic church. He departed his earthly home on September 16th, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Barbara, sons, Richard and Gregory, and a daughter, Tanya. His services will be on Tuesday, September 24th at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA; visitation at 9:00 am, rosary at 10:00 am, and the mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Park.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2024.

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Patricia Bossier

August 9, 2025

Oh how I miss my brother! Rest, my brother! Love you

Pat

February 14, 2025

Missing my brother. Will always be in my heart

Darryl Thomas

September 28, 2024

I have so many memories of George Cornell, we worked together at the plant He trained me to be a Good Operator we had good times working together I will mis my old friend my prayers are with you that GOD will give you and your family the strength to go on.

Stephen & Karen Percival

September 25, 2024

Sending our condolences to Gregory and family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. The Percival Family

Darryl Thomas

September 24, 2024

Darryl and Helen Thomas with deepest sympathy

John, Mildred, and Michael Domingue

September 23, 2024

We are sending our deepest condolences to the Cornell family during this difficult time. Praying for strength and healing. - The Domingue Family

Jermonica Earls

September 23, 2024

May our condolences bring you comfort, and may our prayers ease the pain of this loss. With love, the Earls family

Millie Lewis

September 23, 2024

Prayers and condolences to Barbara and Cornell family. May soul of faithfully departed , Rest in PeaceMillie

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Barbara Dumas Haynes

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Erika Nelson

September 23, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with the Cornell family during this difficult time. May you hold memories of your husband and father close to your heart.

Nathaniel and Betty Stewart

September 22, 2024

We were saddened to hear about your loss. Sending prayers, thoughts, and love to our family during this difficult time.

Joyce Robinson

September 22, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

ed posey

September 22, 2024

Mr. George was a man of extreme integrity and when he gave his word you could count on it. It was a pleasure to have known him and work with him.

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Ronald Holmes and Family

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Ellis Ray Doyle

September 22, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Pat Bossier

September 21, 2024

My heart aches! My brother, George has joined some of our family in Heaven. George was never a brother-in-law, but a brother to me. May Almighty God watch over my sister, niece and nephews while adjusting to life without George. Miss you, my brother

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Memorial Events
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Sep

24

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

3912 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA

Sep

24

Rosary

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

3912 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA

Sep

24

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

3912 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA

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