Birth date: Oct 30, 1939 Death date: Mar 27, 2016
William Charles Cornell age 76 passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 in The Villages, Florida. William was born in Chelmsford, Essex, England and moved to The Villages in 2013 from Carbondale, Illinois. His career as a track and fiel Read Obituary
Rose sorry to hear of your loss, was out of the country, boozing it up in Cancun Mexico for a few weeks. Just started Checking emails today, and just learned of the passing of a great man!! For many of us he will truly be missed, and am happy that he was able to help shape me and the BOYS into what we have become today. Will always remember those days at the lake at your guys house and the wonderful times at Murray State. God bless the wonderful man and person that was Bill Cornell.
Rose,
We are very sorry to read of Bill's death. The article in today's Murray Ledger headlines stated that he was a "Murray State Coaching Legend". We all know that to be true.
Praying for you. Love and hugs, Melva and A.R. Hatcher
Bill was a fine gentleman,wonderful friend and an awesome coach. I knew
Bill, in all those phases of his life.
Jean and I pray for Rose and for Bill to
RIP.
Dick Mc Donald
Bill and Rose were wonderful neighbors. Our prayers to Rose and the family.
Tom and Elaine Bays
Coach was the BEST.....!
He was the example of "Quality" in Coaching,
Friendship and Life.
Jim Krejci
MSU, 72
Rest in Peace. A generous man in so many ways.
Patrick Chimes
Rose... I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a special person. I will keep you all in my prayers.
The memories I have of Bill are numerous and speak to the impact he had my life. As an athlete at MSU, he supported and challenged me. As his assistant coach I learned how to be a track coach who valued the young people he worked with first and foremost. He was a mentor and a friend. He was someone who knew how to laugh and have a great time. The beauty of it all is Bill was this, and so much more for so many. His love for Rose was clear to all that knew him. He will be missed, but his impact will be felt for generations to come. God bless you Bill, cheers mate.
