James Edward “Red” Cornett

James Edward “Red” Cornett, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Red was born on January 6, 1945, in Kosciusko and grew up in the Panhandle Community of Choctaw County. He graduated from Weir High School in 1963. In 2002, Red retired from Tennessee Valley Authority where he was a lineman for twenty years. An electrician by trade, Red was known for his willingness to help friends and families with electrical projects at their homes and businesses. 

A lifelong resident, Red loved Choctaw County deeply. The only things he loved more were his family and the Lord. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with friends and working around his home in Fentress. 

A memorial service will be held at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. 

Red is survived by his wife of 45 years, Holly Cornett of Ackerman; his daughters, Amanda Cornett of Louisville, Misty (Brian) Thompson of Savannah, GA, Anna Carol (Jody) Lovett of Byhalia, and Jen Cornett of Brandon; his grandchildren, Angel (Reece) Miller of Poplarville, Katy Thompson of Savannah, GA, Madison Lovett of Byhalia, Ben Thompson of Savannah, GA, and Kendall Willard of Byhalia; and his great-grandchildren, Preston and Evelyn Miller of Poplarville. He also leaves behind two sisters: Gretchen Beaudoin of Surrey, BC, and Mary Ann (Bobby) Yates of Louisville.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Mattie Taylor and Roy C. Stevenson, his parents Albert and Narvell Black and Elbert Cornett, and his son James Russell Cornett.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Ackerman, MS.