William Ebert “Billy” Cornwell, age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 peacefully at his home in Falls Church, VA. He was born on October 21, 1935 in Warrenton, VA. Billy was the son of the late William Shaw Cornwell and Nina (Murray). Brother of the late Lanny Ross, Sr. and Richard D. “Dicky” Cornwell of Warrenton, VA. Husband of the late Mildred Ann (Wine) Cornwell for 57 blessed years.
Billy is survived by his three children: Donna K. Sitnik, wife of John; Larry W. Cornwell, both of Falls Church; and Cynthia D. Boyd, wife of John of Bealeton, VA. Nine loving grandchildren: Renee L. Navarro, wife of Juan of Centreville, VA; Holly K. Murphy, wife of Ralph of Culpeper, VA and William M. Sitnik of Falls Church; Michael S. Cornwell, husband of Kelly of Centreville; Jason R. Cornwell, husband of Carolyn of Fairfax, VA; Megan L. Bunch, wife of Kris of Bealeton; Steven Alan Witherow Jr. of Sumerduck, VA; Craig N. and Devin M. Boyd of Bealeton and fourteen great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Billy’s viewing at Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church VA, 1102 West Broad St., Friday, August 17 from 6-8:00 pm. A Funeral service will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, August 18 also at Murphy Funeral Home. Interment will follow at National Memorial Cemetery, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Billy’s name to: The American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or to the Cornwell family.
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