James Earl Cornish

James E. Cornish, 71, of Waco, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2019.

Visitation: 4-7 pm, Friday, September 13, 2019 at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Interment: 9:00 am, Monday, September 16, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, in Killeen.

James Earl Cornish was born July 8, 1948, to the proud parents of Edgar and Early Mae Cornish. James was the thirteenth child growing up in a loving and caring family. He accepted Christ at an early age, uniting with the True Vine Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. Washington in Mt. Calm. He later moved his membership to the Mount Hope BC.

James attended school in Mt. Calm, where he excelled in the classroom and on the field.  After graduating from Hubbard High School, James entered into the Job Core and later enlisted into the Air Force, where he achieved several accommodations. He retired from the Air Force as a Tech Sgt. in 1987, and worked for the United States Post Office, retiring in 2014.  He also worked for the IRS, the census bureau, was a medical delivery driver for the elderly, an auto parts driver, a Noni juice representative, and an encyclopedia sales person, just to name a few.  He was always giving of himself and helping someone in need.

While serving his country, James furthered his education, at TSU, Shaw University, and University of Maryland, achieving several associate degrees, 2 bachelor degrees, a masters degree in Guidance Counseling. He also was able to travel abroad while in the USAF.

Rev. James E. Cornish was a licensed minister for the United Pentecostal Church International. He served as Pastor of the Hiram Clark UPC.  Rev. Cornish taught Bible Class and won many souls to God.

James met and married Julia and to this union two lovely daughters were born and one son Michael James.

James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael; and seven siblings.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters, Thedessa Lyn Cornish, of Houston and Joi Anita Cornish of Willis; five sisters, Gloria, of Houston,  Annie, of Waco,  Linda, of Hewitt, Brenda, of Fort Worth, and Beverly, of Waco; four brothers, Willie and wife, Maryland, of Odessa, Ed and wife, Woodetta, of Abilene, Larry and wife, Beverly, of Odessa, and Kirk and wife, Peggy, of Hewitt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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