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Guy Wayne Cornett, age 75, passed away in a hospital in Cedar Park, Williamson County, Texas on May 12, 2021. He was born in Deport, Lamar County, Texas as Guy Wayne Bumgarner, but was adopted and reared, by loving parents, Leighton M. and Ruth M. Moore Cornett. He attended Fourth Ward Elementary School in Paris, Texas and attended Robert E Lee High School, in Tyler, Texas through his Junior year. He completed his education in the armed services.
He joined the United States Air Force at a young age where he excelled in computer intelligence and engineering, and was stationed in various locations including Germany. Upon honorable discharge, he immediately started working for Honeywell Computers, in Houston, Texas. He worked for several other companies, using his computer expertise including a civilian employee at the San Antonio Air Force Base and retired from working at the IRS Building in Austin, Texas. While visiting his parents in the summer of 1975, he met and fell in love with is soul mate, Carie Diane Mauldin, daughter of Kenneth and Kim Ann Mauldin and was married May 29, 1976, in her parents home. They made their home, wherever he was transferred for his work; California, Arizona, Florida and finally Cedar Park, Texas. Guy had several special interests. He had a pilots license and enjoyed flying private planes. He was member of the NRA, American Legion, and Ham Radio associations. He was a fisherman, a hunter, and enjoyed horses.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Leighton and Ruth Cornett, his grandparents; Harvey and Ada McGuire Cornett of Clarksville, Texas and Val and Roxie Jordan Moore of Lott, Texas. Survivors are his wife; Diane, his children; daughter Sherry Cornett of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico and his son, Steven Cornett of Cedar Park, Texas. Two grandchildren; Roxanne and Kenneth Jackson of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. A sister; Debra Cornett Usry (Lloyd) of Paris, Texas, Niece and nephew Charles Leighton Usry (Barbara) of Sulphur Springs, Texas and Jillian Cornett Ingram of Burnet, Texas. Also, four great nephews and two great nieces and six great great nieces. and Aunt Francis Cornett of Austin, Texas area. Also surviving are four wonderful cousins and their spouses from Caldwell, Texas, Austin, Texas and Wills Point, Texas areas.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2021, from 5 pm - 7 pm at Bright-Holland Funeral Home.. Services are scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2 pm at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Lawson officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Cuthand Cemetery, Red River County, Texas.
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Steven Wayne Cornett, 37, passed away May 17, 2021 at Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas. He was born with cerebral palsy, May 16, 1984, in Phoenix, Arizona. He resided in Cedar Park, Texas. Steven overcame his disabilities with a positive attitude and a desire to face any challenge that came his way. He was strong, sensitive, selfless, and a leader and inspiration to many. He had a strong moral ethic and was loved by many. Steven cared for others more than himself. His last conversation before his passing was with me (sister). He seemed to know his condition and said, "I love you. I need you. I don't want to lose you. Please forgive me." He was known for his extensive work in computers and technology. He was also skilled at math. These interests were inspired by his father at a very young age.
Five days after the passing of his father, Guy Wayne Cornett, Steven fell victim to an automobile accident in Commerce, Texas. Steven is survived by Diane Cornett of Cedar Park, Texas (mother), Sherry Cornett of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (sister), Roxanne Jackson of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (niece), Kenneth Jackson of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (nephew), David Jackson of El Mirage, Arizona (Brother-in-law), Debra Cornett-Usry and family of Paris, Texas, and Sam Stockett of Truth or Consequences, NM.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22nd at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Cuthand Cemetery in Red River County. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 21st at the funeral home.