E.R. (Roy) Cornett, 90

A retired steamfitter and plumber with Tennessee Valley Authority and a member of the Rock Island Presbyterian Church and Rock Island Masonic Lodge No. 452, he was a longtime Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. He was the son of the late Caswell Hall and Laura Ann Gaston Cornett. He was married to Mary Alene Moon Cornett who preceded him in death March 3, 2000.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Roy Caswell and Katherine Cornett, and Mike and Christine Cornett, both of Rock Island; one daughter, Barbara Sue Cornett of Rock Island; grandchildren, Tammy Cornett of Murfreesboro and Steven and Tray Cornett both of Rock Island; great-grandchildren, Meagan and Tiffany Cornett, both of Rock Island.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at High?s Chapel with Rev. Clifton Scott and Bethel Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at High?s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 9, 2006