Clarence Jesse Corn

March 10, 1935 - October 14, 2010
Clarence Jesse Corn

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Clarence Jesse Corn, 75, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Jesse Albert and Mallee Henderson Corn. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Genell Edney Corn who died in 2007, and his brother, Charles F. Corn who died in 2004.

He was an Army veteran and worked for Harrison Wright and Staton Tree Service for several years. He retired as a contract driver for the US Postal Service in 1994 after many years of dedicated service.

He was a good man who worked hard providing for his family; he was a loving Father and Grandfather and friend to many.

He is survived by his two sons, Gary and wife, Diane, and Victor and wife, Sonya; his daughter, Becky Baddeley and husband, Ben, all of Hendersonville; five grandchildren, Heather Osborne, Aaron, Zachary and Abigail Corn, and Tommy Baddeley; a granddaughter on the way; and a special cousin, Louise Corn Ward who was like a sister to him..

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Chris Norris officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14. The family will receive friends from 4 ñ 6 PM Sunday at Shuler Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 203 2nd Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792.


Service

Monday, October 18, 2010
12:00 AM

Ebenezer Baptist Church - Directions
2557 Chimney Rock Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • October 17, 2010
    Mrs. Albert King says:
    Dear Family of Clarence, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know even thought I am unable to be with you at this time, my thought and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. Love and prayers, Mrs. Albert King

  • October 18, 2010
    Donna Baker says:
    To my dear friends, Im sorry I could not come to visitation last night, but you all were in my prayers. God's grace is sufficient in all things. I hope to attend graveside today. I love each of you..

  • October 18, 2010
    Punky and Mike Trexler says:
    Gary&Diane, We are so sorry for the loss of your father and father & law. We have both been through this unimaginable time and we just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family. We love you!

  • October 18, 2010
    Dottie Cagle Carmean says:
    Clarence was a very kind and loving man, a true friend. My heartfelt condolences to all the family and a special thought for Louise.

  • October 19, 2010
    Dennis and Shannon Griffin says:
    We are so sorry to hear about your Dad and will keep you in our prayers.