Richard (Rick) Allen Cornett of Newhope, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2026. He was born in Midland, Texas on July 1, 1954.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vicki Cornett, and four children, Mike Cornett, Ricky (Joy) Cornett, Brandi (Brandon) Burrow and Kasi Hill. Rick leaves behind nine grands, Mason (Gwen) Burrow, Libby Burrow, Lilly Erwin, Daisy Erwin, Morgan (Michael) Clemenson, Laken (Tenny) Bryant, Valarie Cornett, Avery Cornett and Ainsley Cornett, as well as two great-granddaughters, Madalynn Clemenson and Violet Cornett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Joyce Cornett, as well as his brothers, Steve and Leslie Cornett.

Rick was a member of Daisy Free Will Baptist Church in Daisy, Arkansas, where he was affectionately known as Papa Rick, the church grandpa. He was a musician, a stained glass artist and a “jack of all trades.”

He enjoyed motorcycling, traveling, boating, fishing, camping, Hoopty riding and spending time with his family, especially his grands. Rick loved living on beautiful Lake Greeson.

Rick graduated from Texarkana College earning his credentials as a Registered Nurse, and later graduated from TAMU-T with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Early in his career, Rick served as firefighter/paramedic with both Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas. He also worked in the ER and the Heart Cath Lab at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana.

In 2009 Rick retired as Safety Manager at Domtar, Inc., Ashdown, AR and joined Temple-Inland Corporate Safety in Diboll, TX before finishing his career with International Paper as an Independent Safety Contractor.

Rick was a Boy Scout Troop leader, as well as a BSA Caddo Council board member. He was a founding member of the Arkansas Industrial EMT Association and served as its first president. He served several years as a board member of Mil-Way Federal Credit Union in Texarkana/Ashdown.

Graveside services will be held at Mt. Joy Cemetery, Daisy, Arkansas on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Ronnie White officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Daisy Free Will Baptist Church Men's Ministry, 3809 Hwy 70 W, Kirby, Arkansas 71950.