Bruce L. Cornett, 70, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 27,
- The son of Samuel Chester and Alma (Barger) Cornett, Bruce was born in Hyden,
Kentucky on August 19, 1951.
In 1972 Bruce moved to Lagro, Indiana from Salem, Indiana where he grew up. A year
later he moved to North Manchester, Indiana, where he lived until his passing. For
twenty-seven years Bruce supported his family by working in maintenance for United
Technologies, and after their closing he started working for G & S Metal in Wabash,
Indiana until retirement.
Bruce relished in his time spent hunting, fishing, and enjoying the company of his good
friends and family. He also enjoyed working on cars and was absolutely in love with his
1966 Ford Fairlane. However, nothing could match his love for his two grandsons and
five great-grandbabies.
The loving memory of Bruce L. Cornett will be forever cherished by his daughters, Pam
(Don Coble) Strasser, North Manchester, Tracy (Thaine) Tribalski, Etna Green, and
Melissa (Michael) Herring, North Manchester; brothers, Paul (Mary) Cornett, Laketon,
Michael Cornett, Salem, and Mitchell Cornett, Saul, Kentucky; two grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Alma
Cornett; brother, Robert Cornett; sisters, Glenna Jackson, Eva Rogers, and Lillie Cornett;
and one great-grandson, Matthew Cornett.
At the wishes of Bruce, no services will be held.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Bruce L. Cornett, memorial contributions
may be made to the Wabash Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana
46962.
The family of Bruce Cornett has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final
arrangements.