Kermit Cornett, Sr., age 77 of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 11:52 am, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.
Born January 27, 1944, in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Lillie (Gay), Cornett.
He was a retired Logger, a member of Faith Baptist Church, and had been a resident of Washington County for the past 61 years, formerly of Manchester, Kentucky.
On November 20, 1993 he married Judy (Shopher) Cornett, who survives.
Also surviving are: 3 Sons: Kermit Cornett Jr. of Medora, Johnny Cornett of Salem and Jeff Cornett of Brownstown; Daughter: Toby Jo Peacock of Austin; 2 Brothers: Wilson and Clyde Cornett of Salem; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Claby and Irvin Cornett, 1
grandson: Jason Cornett and 1 great-granddaughter.
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and after 10 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Memorial Contributions to:
Walnut Ridge Cemetery Association
C/O Harriet Bower
1741 Alexander Avenue
Salem, Indiana 47167
