Dwight Van Cornett

Mr. Dwight Van Cornett, better known as Van, age 52, of Lansing, NC died on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his home. Mr. Cornett was born on July 30, 1961 in West Chester, PA to James Cornett and Mary Matherly Hilton. As a master musician, Van enjoyed listening to all types of music; riding motorcycles; loved animals and spending time with his family. He was a hard worker and businessman.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Gary Ratliff. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Cornett is survived by: his son, Tyler Cornett of Lansing, NC, father, James Cornett of South Carolina, mother, Mary Hilton of Pennsylvania, two sisters, Anita Cornett, Janie Johnson, brother, James Cornett Jr., all of Pennsylvania. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077 or American Heart Association, c/o June Weaver, PO Box 791, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Cornett's arrangements.

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