Daniel Scott “Scotty” Cornett, 78, Marion, passed away at 3:06 pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Sassafras, Kentucky, on Saturday, December 12, 1942, to Oscar and Orica (Smith) Cornett.
Scotty graduated from Carr Creek High School and married his loving bride, Wanda. Together they raised a son and daughter. Scotty was a supervisor for over 20 years with Foster-Forbes and retired from Wabash Magnetics. He was a member of Grant County Amateur Radio Club with his handle being KA9IYJ. Scotty was a huge car enthusiast, especially Fords and his BMW. He will also be remembered for being very family-oriented and one who loved to spend time with the grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda L. Cornett of Marion; son, Russell S. Cornett of Marion; daughter, Patricia S. (Steve) Nelson of Marion; granddaughters, Megan Nelson of Marion and Morgan Nelson of Marion; grandsons, Aaron Cornett of Greentown and Trent Nelson of Marion; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; “brother”, James Cornett; and sisters, Florine Gibson, Jeanette Tomlin, Anna Holliday, and Avinell Smith.
The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
A graveside service for Scotty will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Gardens of Memory in Marion. Pastor David Ring will be officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 and Cancer Services of Grant County, Tower Suites, 305 S. Norton Ave., Marion, IN 46952.
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