James W. Cornett
February 3, 1948 - July 20, 2016
James W. Cornett, 68, of Roodhouse passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his daughter’s home in Roodhouse. He was born, Feb. 3, 1948, in Ada, MO, the son of John and Jean Alsup. He married Jesse Gaffney in 1985. Oct. 29, 1994, he married Brenna Ross Henson. She preceded him in death, Nov. 29, 2013. Surviving are children, James (Lori) Brooks, William Brooks, Ronald (DeDe) Gaffney, Patti (Billy) Atwood, and Sandy (Rick) Neff; step children, Janet, Mark, and Michael Henson; 19 step grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, and 4 great great-grandchildren. James was an Army veteran. Before retirement, he was employed by Valstad Rock Quarry in Kane and White Hall. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2016, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse with interment in the Pine Tree Cemetery near Patterson. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Ansar Shriners.
James W. Cornett, 68, of Roodhouse passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his daughter’s home in Roodhouse. He was born, Feb. 3, 1948, in Ada, MO, the son of John and Jean Alsup. He married Jesse Gaffney in 1985. Oct. 29, 1994, he married... View Obituary & Service Information