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Quentin Lamar Cornwell, 56, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday October 11, 2014 at the W.G. Hefner V. A. Hospice House in Salisbury, NC. Mr. Cornwell was born on August 5, 1958 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Willie Smith Cornwell and Imogene Nolen Cornwell. Quentin proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Supply Specialist Manager.
He worked as a Chef in the restaurant industry, loved sports, enjoyed traveling, and had a passion for long distance running.
“Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I am following the path of God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I’ve found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life has been full, I’ve savored much. Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch. If life seems all too brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart, rejoice with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.”
“Yeah, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me” Psalm 23:4.
In addition to his parents, Quentin is preceded by a sister, Sheila Webber.
He is survived by a daughter, Captain Latashya Shameka Cornwell of Houston, TX; four sisters, Robin (Joseph) Tisdell of Jonesboro, GA, Pamala (Robert) Melton of Stone Mountain, GA, Selena (Joseph) Thompson of Charlotte, NC, and April Bright of Hampton, GA; a brother-in-law, Samuel Webber of Jacksonville, FL; and many nieces, nephews, loving relatives, and close friends.
A Graveside Service will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia on Friday October 24, 2014 at 9:30 AM.
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte and Salisbury, NC is assisting the Cornwell family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Cynthia Mitchell says
Hello Mrs. Thompson. So sorry to hear of your brother’s demise. Our prayers are with you and your family. “I Lifted my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help, my help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth”. Ps. 121:1&2
Deidrea Childs says
I remember growing up with Quentin and his lovely sisters in the Highland Forest subdivision in Columbia, S.C. Quentin was always kind and always smiling. He is resting in peace now I know. I would like to offer my condolesces to the entire Cornwell family, and am sorry to hear of Quentin’s passing.
Zan Hamilton says
My prayers go out to you and your family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May GOD shine his countenance upon you and your family and give you peace.
Sam Webber says
No one can prepare you for a loss; but when we lose a loved one here, we gain an angel in heaven. I can picture brother and sister watching over us. I extend but my deepest condolences as I will keep you all in my prayers.
Patricia Mitnaul Jackson says
To The Family: The Mitnauls are sorry to hear about the passing of Quentin. We all remember him running around in the neighborhood being funny as ever. Our childhood would not have been the same without memories of Quentin. God needed another angel in heaven so he called on Quentin. It may hurt to see him go but GOD always knows best. I’m sure he is in a better place. Take care family. Mitnauls sending our love and prayers!