Obituary for Charles "Charlie" Cornwell Jr.

Charles "Charlie" Cornwell, Jr. passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was the son of the late Charles Woodrow Cornwell, Sr. and Frankie Anderson Cornwell. Charlie had worked as a residential carpenter. He like playing the guitar, singing, fishing, medal detecting, and spending time with his family. He was a native of Cherokee County, NC and a member of Rowland Hill Baptist Church.

Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Conley; nephew, Johnathan Fleming; and grandparents, Carl and Elsie Timpson Cornwell and Frank and Lorene Anderson.

He is survived by his wife, Lesha Cornwell; a step- daughter, Christy Crisp (Adam); a grandson, Jim Crisp; a nephew, Dustin Miller; sisters-in-law, Debbie Fleming (Ronald) and Carolyn Rowland.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Rowland Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Dickey and Pastor Harold Stiles officiating. Pallbearers will be Adam Crisp, Jim Crisp, Michael Lovingood, Terry Rogers, Ronald Fleming, and Andrew Stancel. Music will be provided by Sue Lovingood.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.