Herbert Lee Cornell
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Herbert L Cornell, 87, of Memphis, TN passed away on May 5, 2022. The funeral service will be held Friday, May 13 at Family Funeral Care on Summer Ave followed by interment at Memorial Park South Woods.
Mr. Cornell was born on April 29, 1935 in Memphis, TN to Eula And Alfred Cornell. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Anita Cornell. His son, Steve Cornell, and his two daughters, Dana Richardson and Julie Sacco, seven grandchildren: Melissa, James, Anthony, Amanda, Matt, Samuel, and Camila as well 3 great grandchildren: Alli, Bryan, and Ava. Herbert graduated from Messick High School and started Cornell Tarpaulin Company with his father on N. 3rd Street which he owned and operated for 35 years. He was a family man, a University of Memphis basketball fan, and avid collector of memorabilia. Herbert and his wife loved to learn about new places during their travels with their son, which included, the US, Italy, France, South Korea, China, Belgium, England, Netherlands, Germany, and Guatemala. He stayed close to each and every family member, loved and was loved by his community, had a wonderful sense of humor and an unwavering positive view of life. He will be missed by all who knew him.