John L. Cordell
John L. "Rookie" Cordell, a World War II veteran and resident of Covington, passed away October 7, 2008, at the age of 82. In addition to being an avid golfer and great baseball player; he enjoyed playing the guitar and had a talent for construction work. Mr. Cordell was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Hilliard Cordell; and step-son, Ricky Phelps.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Betty Cordell; daughter, Jeri Cordell of Loganville; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Terry Cordell of Peachtree City; step-children, Beverly Clark, Vickie Stevenson, Jeffrey Phelps, Mark Phelps, all of Covington; grandchildren, Paden Cordell of Peachtree City; step-grandchildren, Crystal, Kellie, Bryan, Brooks, Brett, Tamera; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Jimmy (Betty) Edwards; brothers, Alfred Cordell, James "Bo" Cordell, all of Covington.
Funeral Services for Mr. Cordell will be held Thursday, October 9, 2008, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., with Rev. Jimmy Edwards officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, October 9, from 1:00-2:00 PM.
John L. "Rookie" Cordell, a World War II veteran and resident of Covington, passed away October 7, 2008, at the age of 82. In addition to being an avid golfer and great baseball player; he enjoyed playing the guitar and had a talent for construction work. Mr. Cordell was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Hilliard Cordell; and step-son, Ricky Phelps.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Betty Cordell; daughter, Jeri Cordell of Loganville; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Terry Cordell of Peachtree City; step-children, Beverly Clark, Vickie Stevenson, Jeffrey Phelps, Mark Phelps, all of Covington; grandchildren, Paden Cordell of Peachtree City; step-grandchildren, Crystal, Kellie, Bryan, Brooks, Brett, Tamera; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Jimmy (Betty) Edwards; brothers, Alfred Cordell, James "Bo" Cordell, all of Covington.
Funeral Services for Mr. Cordell will be held Thursday, October 9, 2008, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., with Rev. Jimmy Edwards officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, October 9, from 1:00-2:00 PM.
John L. Cordell
John L. "Rookie" Cordell, a World War II veteran and resident of Covington, passed away October 7, 2008, at the age of 82. In addition to being an avid golfer and great baseball player; he enjoyed playing the guitar and had a talent for construction work. Mr. Cordell was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Hilliard Cordell; and step-son, Ricky Phelps.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Betty Cordell; daughter, Jeri Cordell of Loganville; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Terry Cordell of Peachtree City; step-children, Beverly Clark, Vickie Stevenson, Jeffrey Phelps, Mark Phelps, all of Covington; grandchildren, Paden Cordell of Peachtree City; step-grandchildren, Crystal, Kellie, Bryan, Brooks, Brett, Tamera; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Jimmy (Betty) Edwards; brothers, Alfred Cordell, James "Bo" Cordell, all of Covington.
Funeral Services for Mr. Cordell will be held Thursday, October 9, 2008, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., with Rev. Jimmy Edwards officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, October 9, from 1:00-2:00 PM.
John L. "Rookie" Cordell, a World War II veteran and resident of Covington, passed away October 7, 2008, at the age of 82. In addition to being an avid golfer and great baseball player; he enjoyed playing the guitar and had a talent for construction work. Mr. Cordell was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Hilliard Cordell; and step-son, Ricky Phelps.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Betty Cordell; daughter, Jeri Cordell of Loganville; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Terry Cordell of Peachtree City; step-children, Beverly Clark, Vickie Stevenson, Jeffrey Phelps, Mark Phelps, all of Covington; grandchildren, Paden Cordell of Peachtree City; step-grandchildren, Crystal, Kellie, Bryan, Brooks, Brett, Tamera; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Jimmy (Betty) Edwards; brothers, Alfred Cordell, James "Bo" Cordell, all of Covington.
Funeral Services for Mr. Cordell will be held Thursday, October 9, 2008, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., with Rev. Jimmy Edwards officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, October 9, from 1:00-2:00 PM.
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