Wilbur Ray Cornell

Mr. Wilbur Ray Cornell, age 79 of Cedar Lane, Toccoa passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his residence.

A son of the late Wilbur J. Cornell and Martha Frances Smith Cornell, he was born November 29, 1944 in Elberton, Georgia having lived in Toccoa, Georgia since 1984.  His first job was with Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy where he served as a dorm dean.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson, Tennessee. He was retired from Georgia Department of Family and Children’s Services with 30 years of service.  He was a member of Toccoa Presbyterian Church where he was very active until his health declined.  He served as an Elder, Choir Member and Sunday School Teacher of the church.  He was a member of Toccoa Lions Club where he was past President.  He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Brenda Tipton Cornell; daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and John Mozingo of Toccoa and Ashley and Keith Lord of Commerce, Georgia; grandchildren, Thomas (Casey) Mozingo, III, Keenan (Madison) Lord and Megan Duncan; great-grandchildren, Carter Lord, Maela Duncan and McCoy Duncan; sister, Angela Anderson of Elberton, Georgia; three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, February 24, 2024, 3 o’clock p.m. at Toccoa Presbyterian Church, 105 E. Tugalo Street, Toccoa, Georgia with The Reverend Sam Thompson officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Toccoa Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 105 E. Tugalo Street, Toccoa, Georgia on Saturday from 2 p.m. until the service time.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.acree-davisfh.com.

Flowers are optional.  Memorials may be made to Toccoa Lions Club, P.O. Box 523, Toccoa, Georgia 30577 in memory of Mr. Wilbur Ray Cornell.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Wilbur Ray Cornell.