Terrence Victor Cornwell, 79, of Union Pier, died peacefully Friday, September 2, 2022 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began September 11, 1942 in Cambridge, Ohio to Franklin and Anna Cornwell. He married Trudy May Strauss April 12, 1969 in Three Oaks, Michigan.
Terry gave countless public service hours as a police officer for various local municipalities for over forty years. He also played a major role in security management of the Bethlehem Steel Plant in Indiana. He enjoyed collecting stamps and was well known in that community. Terry was raised in a military family which resulted in his strong community service ethic. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He was a kind, giving, selfless man who would help anyone in need.
Terry will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Trudy May Cornwell of Union Pier; two sons, Clayton Cornwell of Grand Lake, Colorado, Gary Cornwell of Niles; one daughter, Michelle (John II) Tackitt of New Troy; three grandchildren; one step brother, Michael Veal of Valparaiso, Indiana; and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends will gather at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 for a memorial service in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.
The family prefers contributions in memory of Terry be made to the ASPCA at ASPCA.org/donate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.
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