Robert Cornett

. Robert Benjamin Cornett, age 80, of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Watauga Medical Center.  Mr. Cornett was born July 2, 1929 in Washington County, VA to the late Benjamin and Joyce Stamper Cornett.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother:  Joseph Cornett and a sister: Betty Jolley.  Mr. Cornett loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Sonny Thomas.  Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, August 18th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Cornett is survived by his wife:  Bessie Brooks Cornett of the home Two daughters:  Diana Craven and husband Steve and Donna Harless and husband Kenny all of West Jefferson Four grandchildren:  Kendra and Keaton Craven and Kelsey and Kayla Spears The family will be meeting at the home of Kenny and Donna Harless 157 Hillcrest Lane West Jefferson, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: American Heart Association c/o June Weaver PO Box 791, Jefferson, NC  28640 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.