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Derek Wayne Cornett, age 41 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
He was born on January 13, 1978 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of Daris and Barbara Watts Cornett.
Derek found joy in doing the simple things in life. He was very outgoing all the time, loved to play softball and just have fun. He was a heavy equipment operator and of the Baptist faith and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jewell and Asbel Cornett; his maternal grandmother, Mary Jane Watts; and his uncle, Larry Watts.
He is survived by his parents, Daris and Barbara Cornett of Somerset; his sister, Brittany Whitis (and husband Richard) of Somerset; his brother, Daris Neil Cornett of Dry Ridge; two nephews, Brodrick Finley and Cohen Finley; one niece, Adlee Bleu Whitis; aunt Loueva Taylor of Dry Ridge; and his uncle Bobby Watts.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral services to be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Arch Cornett Cemetery in Perry Co.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Derek Wayne Cornett.
Barbara & Daris, I am so sorry to hear this, Chris Cornett let me know. I will be praying for both of you.. I know your hearts must be breaking , there are no words to suffice at a time like this. Just know you have a lot of friends that will be praying & love you both! Last saw you at reunion & when Debbie my friend & I visited long time ago.. Sadly she has passed away and my husband Mike passed away in July last year… Somehow, you find the strength to go on…Hugs & Love you , (Elaine Peters Hubinsky)
GOD BLESS to all the Family and be with you. My heart is with you. I will keep you all in my Prayers. I love you Barb and family.
Derek was a wonderful person with a huge heart. Always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile on his face. My heart goes out to Barb and Daris during this heart wrenching time. Prayers.
One of my childhood friends. Derick was, and always will be apart of me.