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Herman "Butch" Nelson Cornwell, Jr.

September 14, 1947 – March 19, 2021
Obituary of Herman "Butch" Nelson Cornwell, Jr.
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Herman "Butch" Nelson Cornwell Jr., age 73, passed away on March19, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1947 to Lucy and Herman Cornwell Sr., in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Herman served in the US Navy and was a Fireman for the City of Norfolk for 31 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, camping, cornhole and spending fun time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Gwendolyn Cornwell; daughter Cynthia Main (Paul); son Christopher Cornwell; five grandchildren, Skyler Main, Autumn Main, Alexis Cornwell, Ryan Main and Dustin Cornwell; great- grandchild, Blake Bowen; brother John Cornwell and special fur friend Reba.

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FAMILY

Gwendolyn CornwellLoving wife of 47 years

Cynthia Main (Paul)Daughter

Christopher CornwellSon

Skyler MainGrandchild

Autumn MainGrandchild

Alexis CornwellGrandchild

Ryan MainGrandchild

Dustin CornwellGrandchild

Blake BowenGreat Grandchild

John CornwellBrother

RebaSpecial fur friend

PALLBEARERS

Christopher Cornwell

Paul Main

Skyler Main

Ryan Main

Autumn Main

Alexis Cornwell

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