David T. Cornelison

David Theodore Cornelison, 77, of Asheboro, died Monday, November 15, 2021 at Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robbie Stephens officiating. Burial will follow at Suggs Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. David was born on February 26, 1944, in Randolph County, to the late Theodore Cornelison and Maie Davis Cornelison. He retired from Holiday Tours and enjoyed gardening, watching racing, working on small engines, and collecting Snoopy memorabilia. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Joyce Bullins Cornelison; and his brother, Harvey Cornelison. He is survived by his son, David Wayne Cornelison and wife Tonia of Morganton; sister, Lois Davis of Concord; brothers, Paul Cornelison of Salisbury, Jerry Cornelison and wife Phyllis of Biscoe; and several special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. Memorials may be made to Jim's Kids, 2262 Race Track Road, Sophia, NC 27350.