Robert Gene Cornette, 86, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Madisonville had spent the last two years living with his son in South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Robert was born on September 28, 1935, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Maude Cary Cornette and Jack Cornette. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Robert retired as a coal miner. He was a member of the Freemasons and was a graduate of Madisonville High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years, Mary Loretta Sneed Cornette; brothers, William Cornette and James Cornette; sisters, Betty Perry, Helen Scott, Ruby Barnett, Toni Gish, Mary Agnes Cornette, and Virginia Foreman.

Survivors include his son, Jackie (Donna) Cornette of Fort Mills, SC; granddaughter, Hope Cornette; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Eddie Fleming officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday at the funeral home.