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- ELIZABETHTON — Billy Bob Cornett, 61, Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Fredrick Charles and Annie Amelia Hinkle Cornett. He was as a carpenter, security officer and custodian until his early retirement.
He was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Junior, Albert, Charles "Baldie" and Howard "Latcheye" Cornett; and several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.
He was an avid fisherman and loved to go camping.
Survivors include three sisters, Emma Jean Harmon of the home, Earlene (Roy) Phillips, Fall Branch and Joyce (Jeff) Henson, Elizabethton; one brother, Floyd (Gloria) Cornett, Pensacola, Florida; his special friend, Donna Whitehead.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Joel Cook officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at the residence of Joyce & Jeff Henson, Elizabethton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.
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