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 19, 2010
    Brenda Henderson says:
    Gary, Victor,and Becky and families. I am so sorry I was out of town. But my thoughts were here. Clarence was a special man. He always told me how he carried me around in the palm of his hand! Cherish the memories. Love Brenda

  • October 19, 2010
    Mike Williams says:
    I learned of Mr. Corn's passing late but my prayers and thoughts are with his many friends and family.

  • October 20, 2010
    Sean Brown says:
    Becky, Emily and I are praying for your family during this time. Our hearts go out to you, Ben, and the rest of your family. Sean and Emily

  • October 28, 2010
    Wiley & Bettie Taylor says:
    Sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with all the family.