Thomas M. Cornett

Thomas M. Cornett, 72, of Parkesburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home. He was the husband of Thelma M. Stewart Cornett with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Boone, NC, he was the son of the late Gurney M. and Rena Marie Campbell Cornett.

Tom was a 1959 graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville. He was employed for 27 years by Wyeth Labs as a mechanic. He also owned and operated Upper Valley Small Engine from 1985 to 2012. Tom was a faithful member of the Highland Baptist Church and he was also a member of the Atglen Sportsmens Club, the Lancaster Muzzleloaders Assoc., the Christian Motorcycle Assoc., West Chester Archery, Brandywine Archery, Trego Hunting Camp and the Piston Poppers.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children; T. Craig Cornett and wife Jane and Brenda M. Geesey all of Parkesburg, four granddaughters Crystal Morgan, Amanda Casey, Bethany Geesey and Jen Davis, eight great grandchildren and one sister Evelyn C. Mellinger of Malvern. He was preceded in death by a son Doug Cornett.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11am from the Highland Baptist Church, 1 East Highland Road, Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Sadsbury Friends Burial Grounds, Gap, PA. Viewing at the church from 10 to 11am.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA 19365 to help defray funeral expenses.

Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com