Larry Lee Cornthwaite Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Larry Lee Cornthwaite of Elwin, Illinois, who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Larry had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Larry may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cassie Cornthwaite (Eastham) and Albert "Shorty" Cornthwaite. He is survived by: his wife Eva (Sarver); his daughters, Cindy See of Ft. Myers and Cris Jenkins of Decatur, IL.; and his grandchildren, Amy (Cody), Shannon (Elizabeth), Ryan (Claudia), Jeremy (Katy) and Kaitlin. He is also survived by his 6 great grandchildren.