Chris M. Cornell

Chris Michael Cornell, 18, of Parsons, died at noon, Monday, April 20, 2009, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born July 4, 1990, in Parsons, Kansas, to Michael L. and Belinda T. (Sullivan) Cornell. He grew up in Parsons where he attended Washington and Guthridge Elementary Schools, Parsons Middle School, was currently a senior at Parsons High School, and was also attending Labette Community College. Chris had planned to attend Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, in the fall with an emphasis on high voltage lineman's training.

For the past 2 ½ years, he had worked at Ace Hardware in Parsons. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding dirt bikes, welding, cabinet making, skateboarding, and spending time with his brothers and friends.

He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons.

Survivors include:
Parents – Mike and Belinda Cornell of the home, Parsons
Two Brothers – Eric & Justin Cornell of the home, Parsons
Paternal Grandparents – David & Verlene Cornell Parsons, KS
Maternal Grandparents – Allen & Renee Mies Parsons, KS
Richard & Anne Sullivan Lowell, AR
Paternal Great-Grandfather – Donald Ginn Parsons, KS
Aunts & Uncles – Tammy & Jeff Padgett
Teresa & Greg Zabokrtsky
Dawn & Shannon James
Brad Sullivan
Shelly & Tim Heincker
Cousins – Jessica, Karli & Katlyn Zabokrtsky; Samantha & Charleigh Padgett; Daniel & Natasha Heincker
Great-Aunt – Eileen White Parsons, KS
A Host of Friends


He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Alpha Ginn; paternal great-grandparents, Pete & Mildred White; and maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth & Cleda Hoy, and Paul & Stella Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Wesley United Methodist Church or the Parsons Community Foundation. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.