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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Jim Cornell dies
Jim passed away around 4:30a September 24. The funeral will be private with a life celebration to be announced.
Jim was a founding member of NIBGA and served on the first board of directors in 1976. He has been active in the club every since.
13 comments:
Brian Lappin
said...
Jim (the Colonel! was a great traditional bluegrass picker...it didn't matter if he was playing the banjo (first time I met Jim we were both youngish banjer pickers laying 'er down [we thought!] at festivals) mandolin, or dog-house bass...he played solid, with great touch & tone and knew where he was heading. He was also a great friend and companion to those around him. He'll be sadly missed by many and I consider myself fortunate to be included in that grouping. On a recent visit, he was frustrated that, while they were trying different approaches, the docs hadn't relieved him of his pain and gotten him on the path to being better...he said that the doctors "either one,...didn't know what they were doing or...two (after some thought)...didn't know what they were doing. Classic! I'll miss Jim now and forever. Peace be with you brother. We'll meet again someday. Brian
Thank you to all of you who new my Uncle Jim. His family, his music and his friends meant so very much to him.
My mother Judy is planning a Celebration of Life Ceremony for everyone that will soon be announced, but in the mean time...could you please email me at redheadedmomof_3@yahoo.com with the subject "Jim Cornell" if you have any pictures of him that you would like to share. My mom is trying to gather some for everyone to see for the celebration. I would appreciate it so much.
God Bless and be with you all who knew my uncle, as his passing will be a great loss.
Sunday September 27 th , WAWK AM 1190 and Terry Thacker's show Bluegrass Corner will be dedicated to Jim Cornell. You can listen live from your computer - www.wawk.com . Click on the streaming microphone.
The show runs from 12:05 to 2:00:pm Kendallville time.
Please feel free to forward this message to others on this short notice. I'd appreciate it if you'd also put my name in the forward so that I can have an address base of Jim's friends. A memorial service for Jim is being planned in the near future.
"The Colonel" seemed to be great at everything he tried. He didn't brag at all, but we saw plenty of trophies in his spare room. He had a grin that made you smile as soon as you saw him. We loved him like family. We will miss his beautiful smile, and his Hawaiian shirt, and his talent. And now he can finally sleep all he wants! Peace be with you Jim! Dixie (and Chris) Bozung
Just wanted to let everyone know that Uncle Jim's obituary will be in the Fort Wayne Journal on Sunday October 4th, will all the details for his Celebration of Life Ceremony. Thank you very much.
JAMES A. CORNELL, 55, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. He was at home with his loving family by his side as he left this world for his new home. He departed this earth after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. "He was deeply loved and will be missed forever by his family and many friends." Born Sept. 29, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Lloyd and Rosella Cornell. He was employed as a supervisor by the City of Fort Wayne in the Water Pollution Control Plant, retiring after 30 years of service in 2009. His passion was music. He was an accomplished musician, known to many of his Bluegrass buddies as the "Colonel." He was a founding member of the Northern Indiana Blue Grass Association. He loved spending time at Lake James and was skilled at both boating and sailing. He is survived by his dedicated caregiver and love of his life, Robin Inlow; his loving sister, Judy Roach of Fort Wayne; nephew, Stephen Roach of Fort Wayne; nieces, DeDe Lee of Muncie and Jody (Jimmy) Snider of Franklin, Ind.; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Jim's life is noon Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. In honor of Jim, we encourage everyone to wear a Hawaiian shirt to the service. Following the memorial service, there will be a potluck luncheon and jam session. Private graveside service. Memorials to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, Parkview Hospital Home Health Care & Hospice, or Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, (www.bbjfoundation.org). Comments may be posted on bluegrassusa.net (click on the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association insignia to post your comment.) Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road.
I first met Jim when he started teaching me to play banjo at Brocks Music store in Wabash, IN. Jim made sure that I became fully indoctrinated into bluegrass over the next year or so. I will never forget him inviting me to one of their band practices at Ray Moore's house in Servia. That was my first real exposure to the music. It has truly enhanced the quality of my life.
We stayed friends and in contact until my late wife, Bumba, and I went back to Alaska in 1984. That was the last that I had seen Jim until last January when I attended Banjothon down in TN. I was sitting on the bed in my hotel room when Dave Hedrick, Brian Lappin, and Jim Cornell walked into my room. All I can say is that I'll will always be thankful for the opportunity to reconnect with Jim and to have been able to spend some time with him.
Jim touched many lives, and you always felt that he really cared about you. In a fairly recent phone conversation with Jim I asked him about his mandolin playing and part of his comment back to me was that he just wished that he could get a gig with a band playing banjo. Maybe now that wish has come true.
Jim and I had the same employer for 30 years, we were in different departments but I got to talk to him once in a while about his music and his knowledge of woods and instrument construction. Jim and I are both cancer survivors Jim has just moved on from fighting the good fight on earth to enjoying God's reward of life eternal. I will miss him but I am happy for him.
I have known Jim Cornell since we were kids in our 20's, he inspired my Brother, Charlie to be the Bluegrass Banjo Picker that he is. I always admired Jim and felt in my heart that he made certain when it came to his music, particularly Bluegrass, that he would give every event, every Jam Session, every lesson and every small detail of his craft 100% dedication. Even though he was a very busy man, he accepted every invitation to come to my Parent's home, Ed and Freda Gilbert in Churubusco for "Pickin' Parties" we were alway thrilled to be graced by his presence, his expert playing and his shining smile. I will miss you so very much, Dear Friend Jim, My prayers are with you, Robin and Jim's Family. Enjoy the Sunshine of God's Perfect Love, Jim, May the Lord Jesus hold you in the Palm of His Loving Hand, Ellen (Gilbert) Jefferies
I just recently found this BLOG......God Bless you Jimbo, God needs great pickers and you qualify my friend.
First met Jim back in the late 70's through Northern Indiana BLuegrass festivals.....kind, gracious with his knowledge but one of the dryest humors ever.
Brian Lappin, Jim and I went to a banjo gathering in Knoxville and year ago last January. I could tell he was not feeling well, stayed at my house on that Saturday evening on the way back to Ft. Wayne. Sunday morning went to breakfast and he headed back. It was time I will cherish forever.
I met Jim 36 years ago at Bean Blossom. Over the next 4 years we enjoyed playing music with Kenny DeMarcus, the Johnson Brothers, Kent Roe & Jeff White, the Moore Brothers and the list could go on and on. Since we hadn't been in contact with each other over the past 4-5 years, I was shocked when I googled him and his obituary popped up. I know that if he's run into my dad in heaven, they are definitely playing music together.
13 comments:
Jim (the Colonel! was a great traditional bluegrass picker...it didn't matter if he was playing the banjo (first time I met Jim we were both youngish banjer pickers laying 'er down [we thought!] at festivals) mandolin, or dog-house bass...he played solid, with great touch & tone and knew where he was heading. He was also a great friend and companion to those around him. He'll be sadly missed by many and I consider myself fortunate to be included in that grouping. On a recent visit, he was frustrated that, while they were trying different approaches, the docs hadn't relieved him of his pain and gotten him on the path to being better...he said that the doctors "either one,...didn't know what they were doing or...two (after some thought)...didn't know what they were doing. Classic!
I'll miss Jim now and forever. Peace be with you brother. We'll meet again someday.
Brian
Thank you to all of you who new my Uncle Jim. His family, his music and his friends meant so very much to him.
My mother Judy is planning a Celebration of Life Ceremony for everyone that will soon be announced, but in the mean time...could you please email me at redheadedmomof_3@yahoo.com with the subject "Jim Cornell" if you have any pictures of him that you would like to share. My mom is trying to gather some for everyone to see for the celebration. I would appreciate it so much.
God Bless and be with you all who knew my uncle, as his passing will be a great loss.
Thank you,
Jody (Roach) Snider
Hello Friends,
Sunday September 27 th , WAWK AM 1190 and Terry Thacker's show Bluegrass Corner will be dedicated to Jim Cornell.
You can listen live from your computer - www.wawk.com . Click on the streaming microphone.
The show runs from 12:05 to 2:00:pm Kendallville time.
Please feel free to forward this message to others on this short notice. I'd appreciate it if you'd also put my name in the forward so that I can have an address base of Jim's friends. A memorial service for Jim is being planned in the near future.
As always, the phone lines at WAWK will be open.
God bless you,
Chere-Bob
chereyehoo@yahoo.com
"The Colonel" seemed to be great at everything he tried. He didn't brag at all, but we saw plenty of trophies in his spare room. He had a grin that made you smile as soon as you saw him. We loved him like family. We will miss his beautiful smile, and his Hawaiian shirt, and his talent.
And now he can finally sleep all he wants!
Peace be with you Jim!
Dixie (and Chris) Bozung
Just wanted to let everyone know that Uncle Jim's obituary will be in the Fort Wayne Journal on Sunday October 4th, will all the details for his Celebration of Life Ceremony. Thank you very much.
JAMES A. CORNELL, 55, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. He was at home with his loving family by his side as he left this world for his new home. He departed this earth after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. "He was deeply loved and will be missed forever by his family and many friends." Born Sept. 29, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Lloyd and Rosella Cornell. He was employed as a supervisor by the City of Fort Wayne in the Water Pollution Control Plant, retiring after 30 years of service in 2009. His passion was music. He was an accomplished musician, known to many of his Bluegrass buddies as the "Colonel." He was a founding member of the Northern Indiana Blue Grass Association. He loved spending time at Lake James and was skilled at both boating and sailing. He is survived by his dedicated caregiver and love of his life, Robin Inlow; his loving sister, Judy Roach of Fort Wayne; nephew, Stephen Roach of Fort Wayne; nieces, DeDe Lee of Muncie and Jody (Jimmy) Snider of Franklin, Ind.; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Jim's life is noon Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. In honor of Jim, we encourage everyone to wear a Hawaiian shirt to the service. Following the memorial service, there will be a potluck luncheon and jam session. Private graveside service. Memorials to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, Parkview Hospital Home Health Care & Hospice, or Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, (www.bbjfoundation.org). Comments may be posted on bluegrassusa.net (click on the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association insignia to post your comment.) Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road.
I first met Jim when he started teaching me to play banjo at Brocks Music store in Wabash, IN. Jim made sure that I became fully indoctrinated into bluegrass over the next year or so. I will never forget him inviting me to one of their band practices at Ray Moore's house in Servia. That was my first real exposure to the music. It has truly enhanced the quality of my life.
We stayed friends and in contact until my late wife, Bumba, and I went back to Alaska in 1984. That was the last that I had seen Jim until last January when I attended Banjothon down in TN. I was sitting on the bed in my hotel room when Dave Hedrick, Brian Lappin, and Jim Cornell walked into my room. All I can say is that I'll will always be thankful for the opportunity to reconnect with Jim and to have been able to spend some time with him.
Jim touched many lives, and you always felt that he really cared about you. In a fairly recent phone conversation with Jim I asked him about his mandolin playing and part of his comment back to me was that he just wished that he could get a gig with a band playing banjo. Maybe now that wish has come true.
God bless Jim and all of his family...Bill Hayes
Jim and I had the same employer for 30 years, we were in different departments but I got to talk to him once in a while about his music and his knowledge of woods and instrument construction. Jim and I are both cancer survivors Jim has just moved on from fighting the good fight on earth to enjoying God's reward of life eternal. I will miss him but I am happy for him.
I have known Jim Cornell since we were kids in our 20's, he inspired my Brother, Charlie to be the Bluegrass Banjo Picker that he is. I always admired Jim and felt in my heart that he made certain when it came to his music, particularly Bluegrass, that he would give every event, every Jam Session, every lesson and every small detail of his craft 100% dedication. Even though he was a very busy man, he accepted every invitation to come to my Parent's home, Ed and Freda Gilbert in Churubusco for "Pickin' Parties" we were alway thrilled to be graced by his presence, his expert playing and his shining smile. I will miss you so very much, Dear Friend Jim, My prayers are with you, Robin and Jim's Family. Enjoy the Sunshine of God's Perfect Love, Jim, May the Lord Jesus hold you in the Palm of His Loving Hand, Ellen (Gilbert) Jefferies
I just recently found this BLOG......God Bless you Jimbo, God needs great pickers and you qualify my friend.
First met Jim back in the late 70's through Northern Indiana BLuegrass festivals.....kind, gracious with his knowledge but one of the dryest humors ever.
Brian Lappin, Jim and I went to a banjo gathering in Knoxville and year ago last January. I could tell he was not feeling well, stayed at my house on that Saturday evening on the way back to Ft. Wayne. Sunday morning went to breakfast and he headed back. It was time I will cherish forever.
Rest now and pick one for all of us.
David Hedrick
I met Jim 36 years ago at Bean Blossom. Over the next 4 years we enjoyed playing music with Kenny DeMarcus, the Johnson Brothers, Kent Roe & Jeff White, the Moore Brothers and the list could go on and on. Since we hadn't been in contact with each other over the past 4-5 years, I was shocked when I googled him and his obituary popped up. I know that if he's run into my dad in heaven, they are definitely playing music together.
Penny
Penny, what is/was your last name?
Jim Winger
President
Northern Indiana Bluegrass Assoc.
My name was Penny Honeycutt, it is now Penny Swope.
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