James L. "Bill" Corns, 89, of Bristol, Virginia went Home on September 24, 2024. He has been reunited with his beautiful wife, Pauline Hess Corns; parents, Bert and Minnie Corns; son-in-law, Doug Puckett; and his siblings Ruth Cole, Reba Dye and Cecil Corns.
He is survived by his children, daughter Rhonda Wingate and husband David, son Eddie Corns and wife Debbie. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Ashlee Hill and husband Justin and Meghan Corns as well as great-grandchildren, Denny Harold Hill and Kourtney Grace Corns. He is also survived by his long-time, dearest friend and companion, Phyllis Phillips.
Bill was born and raised in the Swords Creek / Honaker communities of Southwest Virginia but made Bristol, Virginia his home for the last 56 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Bristol.
He was a graduate of The Anderson School of Scientific Massage in Richmond, Virginia. He served as Executive Health Services Director for the Bristol Family YMCA for over 30 years. During this time, he trained and certified numerous individuals in scientific massage and reflexology for the state of Tennessee.
Over the years he was involved in several civic functions for the community. He enjoyed coordinating social events for the church. He preferred to be outdoors, and he liked to stay physically active. Along with friends, he logged many miles on the Creeper Trail riding his tandem bike, “Big Red”. He liked to say they were the steering, and he was the motor.
Along with God's Grace and the support of his family and friends he was able to achieve many goals while inspiring others. He was a complex man with numerous facets, and he made an impact on those he encountered. He will be remembered in different ways by many different people. He is not someone who will be easily forgotten.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Frost Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 P.M. with Reverend Paul Griffith and Pastor Jeff Carico officiating. Private attunement service at a later date.
Our family would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the care, kindness and compassion shown to Dad and us by the staff of NHC Healthcare in Bristol, Virginia.
Frost Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of James L. "Bill" Corns.
Sheriff Tyrone Foster and the Members of the Bristol Virginia Sheriff's Office send their condolences and their heartfelt sympathy to the family members of our good friend James "Bill" Corns. May you find peace and comfort as you mourn the passing of your loved one.
Sheriff Tyrone Foster
Bristol Virginia Sheriff's Office Members
Bristol, Virginia
Prayers & love to the family. Bill was a very friendly person & I enjoyed talking with him. He knew how to make me laugh & always had a funny story to share. He was a strong & wise man.