Emery Robert Cornett, Sr., age 74 of Dayton died unexpectedly Thursday March 7, 2013 in Cleveland. He was born November 30, 1938 in Lenoir City to the late Henry and Myra (Dodson) Cornett.
A resident of Dayton for the past 56 years, Robert retired as District Manager of Pilot Oil. He attended the Family Worship Center in Dayton.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise (Fraley) Cornett and son Emery Robert (Sherry) Cornett,Jr. all of Dayton, two daughters, Carolyn Runyon of Hixson and Sharon (Bobby) Sneed of Dayton, grandson Justin Cornett of Dayton, granddaughter Annika (Coy) Goins of Sale Creek, great-granddaughter Leah Goins and great-grandson Logan Goins, both of Sale Creek.
Funeral services for Robert will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bob Carroll officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Please share your memories of Robert on his on-line guest register at
www.vanderwallfh.com
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The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.