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Make a requestWe are sad to announce that, on October 26, 2025, at the age of 76, Willie James Cornell Jr. of Gainesville, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Willie leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
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Chestnut Funeral Home - Gainesville
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Chestnut Funeral Home
18 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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