Larry Wayne Cornett, 69, of Lejunior went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Larry was born on September 22, 1953 in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Preacher Paul Cornett and the late Pauline Begley Cornett.  He had lived in Lejunior most of his life.  He was a retired coal miner having worked for Arch of Kentucky and was a member of the UMWA.  After retiring, he and his family owned and operated a lawn mowing service. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and loved displaying the American flag.  He enjoyed hunting and traveling with his family.  Larry was a graduate of Evarts High School and a member of the Victory Baptist Church.

Those left to mourn include his wife of almost 50 years, Betty Mills Cornett, Lejunior; four children, Tanya Cornett and boyfriend, Jack (JR) Evans, Cumberland Gap, TN; Larry Cornett, Jr. and girlfriend, Natasha Middleton, Lejunior; Brittany Cornett Sizemore and husband, Steven, Closplint; and Serenity Thomas, Lejunior; four sisters, Sharon Gale Sturgill, Evarts; Anola Roney and husband, Robert, Somerset; Paula Brewer, Evarts; and Gina Lane and husband, Charles, Athens, WV; and three brothers, Mark Cornett and wife, Pat, Holmes Mill; Zendell Cornett and wife, Janet, Covington; and Jodie Cornett and wife, Patty, Terre Haute, IN.  Also surviving are four grandchildren, Harley, Macy and Lily Sizemore, Closplint; and Molly Pitner of Michigan; a son-in-law, Alan Murray of Lejunior; and a host of other family and friends.

His visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Victory Baptist Church beginning at 12 noon with funeral services to follow at 2 pm.  Pastors Rodney Freeman, William Kelly, Austin Begley and Stevie Sizemore will officiate.  Military rites will be performed by the Harlan Honor Guard following his service at the church.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Larry W. Cornett.