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John Paul Cornell

John Paul Cornell, 97, of Greenville, Delaware died on June 4, 2021 with his daughter by his side.

Born March 4, 1924, in Clendenin, WV, John attended Marshall University and Morris Harvey College following his service during World War II as a Naval Aviator. He began his career with Columbia Gas System in 1951 in Charleston, WV and was transferred to Columbia’s headquarters in Wilmington, DE in 1972. At the time of his retirement in 1988, he was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors.

John exemplified the character traits defining “the Greatest Generation”. He lived his life with integrity, humility, personal responsibility, strong work ethic and faithful commitment as well as being generous and kind.

He was predeceased by his wife of 74 years, Frances L. “Peggy” Cornell to whom he was lovingly devoted and is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann Cornell, who will miss him dearly.

Much gratitude is extended to the staff at Stonegates Health Center for their compassionate and attentive care over the past years.

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    Honey Linberg Fisher writes,
    Please accept my deep sympathy on your father’s passing. I met John when your mom and my dad were in health care at Stonegates. He was always so attentive and affectionate to your mom which proved how devoted he was to her. He was truly a lovely man with strong love and character. I will remember him in my prayers.
    06/13/2021 09:08 am
    Bill Kenyon writes,
    Pat , I read about your dad in paper —- so sorry for your loss . Bill Kenyon
    06/14/2021 05:14 pm
    Mike ODonnell writes,
    John was a mentor and a good friend. We worked together at Columbia Gas for 15 challenging years during which the company struggled with seismic industry changes and internal cultuiral clashes. John was a steady hand through it all helping many of us have sucessful careeers dispite the turmoil. The last few years had to be difficult for John but he remained good natured and mentally sharpe. I'll miss him. Rest in peace old friend. Mike ODonnell
    06/20/2021 07:47 am
    Anna writes,
    Dear Pat, I extend to you my sincerest sympathy in the the loss of your father and friend, Having been in and out of their house for about twenty years, I know the fine man that he was...the devoted and loving husband and the interested, caring father. He was a very responsible person. I will always remember both of your parents with fond regard. It was a privilege to have known them.
    07/16/2021 02:45 pm
    Joanette Collins Marino writes,
    My Dad, Lloyd Collins (90) worked under Mr. Cornell at Columbia Gas in Charleston, WV in the Atlas Building on Quarrier Street downtown before the new building was built. He was talking about what a nice man he was and I found this obituary. We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends. Joanette Collins Marino June 12, 2022
    06/13/2022 08:12 am

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