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Mr. Thurman Garland Cornatzer, 98, of Advance, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 at Mocksville Senior Living.
He was born on Jan. 15, 1926,in Davie County to Walter Thurman and Jennie Myers Cornatzer.
Thurman was an excellent carpenter, and he built or repaired many homes in the Advance area. He loved his community and enjoyed riding around looking at the local field crops and predicting their growth results. Thurman loved his cows and could often be found sitting and talking to them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a son, Gary Cornatzer; and siblings, Evelyn White, Helen Snipes, Ann Ruth Cornatzer, Joe Cornatzer, Seabon Cornatzer, Bobby Cornatzer, Betty Shore, Ruby Potts, and Jane Sanders.
Survivors include: his children, Donald Cornatzer and Karen Robertson (Mark); 4 grandchildren, Adam, Shannon, Mandy, and Taylor; siblings, Mildred Carter, Jean Livengood, and Connie Cornatzer (Arlene); and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 at Advance United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chris Key officiating. Family and friends paid their respects from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at Eaton Funeral Service.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.