Donald Benson “Donny” Cornell, Jr., age 69, of Clayton, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Mr. Cornell was born on February 4, 1955, in Miami, Florida, to the late Donald Benson Cornell, Sr. and Patsy Jean Crosby Cornell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, JT Cornell, and sister, Sherry Cornell.
Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Gayle James Cornell, of Clayton; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Anna Cornell, of Cleveland; son, Robert and Donna Cornell, of North Carolina; step-sons, Jason and Jackie Holcomb, of Hoschton; Jeremy Holcomb, of Clayton; Tim Holcomb, of Peachtree Corners; grandchildren, Trinity Cornell, of Carnesville; Skylar Fain, of Carnesville; RJ Cornell, of Martin; Rachelle Higdon, of Cleveland; and brother, Mike Cornell, of Mt. Airy.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
