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Jerry Glynn Cornes, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2011.
Mr. Cornes had the biggest heart and would help anyone. He was a very successful businessman in the oilfield industry. People were drawn to him by his dynamic and loving personality. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be greatly missed. An active member of the St. Mary Shrine club he supported the organization in their fund raising that helps the Shrine Children’s Hospital and he also served in the National Guard.
He is survived by his children, Monty (Debbie), Cheryl (Kirk Legendre), Greg (Victoria) and Steven (Tiffany) Cornes, and Melissa (Rick) Maraist; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Bob (Marilyn) Cornes; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews from the Cornes, Eaves and Dupont families.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thaddeus Eskel Cornes and Nina Eaves Cornes Wright; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cornes and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Eaves; sisters, Beverly Cornes and Sue Varnam; brother, Kenny Cornes; the mother of his children, Barbara Dupont Cornes; and two granddaughters, Brittany Maraist and Natalie Gardner.
The family wishes to thank Teche Regional Medical Center, Lafayette General Rehab Hospital and a special thank you to all the staff at Magnolia Estates and the staff of Hospice of Acadiana for all their love and support.
He is buried at Morgan City Cemetery. (Hargrave)
