William Oscar Cornish, Jr., 78, of San Antonio died September 19, 2004 at Independence Hill Assisted Living in San Antonio. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont before residing in San Antonio, Mr. Cornish was a retired Senior Planner with Mobil Oil. He also served in the United States Army during World War II.
His brother, Jack L. Cornish and his son, William O. Cornish III preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Nona Cornish of Beaumont; daughters, Darbi Hysell of San Antonio, Ronna Lynn Hickey of Bridge City, Evelyn Cornish of Sacramento, California, and Linda Gunn of Beaumont; sons, Jimmy Cornish of Vidor, and Terry Lee Cornish and Robin Dale Cornish both of Austin; sister, Betty Nevil of College Station; fifteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Broussard’s Chapel, 1605 N Major Drive followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday evening, September 21, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.