Carl R. Cornwell

Carl R. Cornwell (Corny), 73, of Ridge Farm, passed away at 4:30am, Monday, April 20, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Clinton, Indiana, the son of Carl R. and Pauline {Griffin} Cornwell, both deceased. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Dorothy (Fletcher) Knight on August 12, 1984, in Ridge Farm. She will miss him dearly.

He will also be missed by: his son, Joey Knight of Ridge Farm; his daughters, Kiesha (Brian) Allen of Bismarck and Michele (Eric Reuther) Reifsteck of Danville; and his seven grandsons, Logan (Pilar Punsalan) Reifsteck, Dylan (Mariah Rolintis) Allen, Blake (CasaDee Whorrall) Reifsteck, Drew Reifsteck, Kamden Knight, Kade Knight, & Kolten Knight. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Clark.

Carl graduated from Scottland High School in 1965. He went on to further his education in mortuary science from Southern Illinois University. He proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. Carl was also a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Scottland. After many years of working at Tee Pak, he retired and began his love with woodworking. He was known to fill his familys homes with treasured furniture. Carl also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Carl was a one of a kind husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Known to many as "High Dollar", he never met a stranger. He loved everyone, told you exactly what he thought, gave the best hugs, and had the most contagious laugh. Carl loved to spend time and support his grandsons in all they did. They were his pride and joy. Carl set the bar as to what a devoted grandfather should be. He was their number one fan on and off the field or court. Grandpa Corny will be greatly missed by his grandsons. His legacy will be remembered by many who love him.

Due to coronavirus restrictions, visitation will be private. A Graveside service will be held at 11:30am, Friday, April 24, 2020, at Pilot Grove Cemetery, Ridge Farm, family members and friends are welcome (with 6-feet social distancing rules to be observed between attendees or you may choose to stay in your vehicle). His family has entrusted his arrangements to Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Georgetown, Illinois 200 E. West St. Georgetown, Illinois 61846. Memorial donations may be given in his name to Pilot Grove Cemetery. Please join his family in sharing condolences, memories, photos, & videos through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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