Samuel G. Cornell

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Obituary

Samuel G Cornell, 90 years old, of Anchorage Alaska, passed way on March 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family and friends in Anchorage. Samuel was born on August 4, 1935 in Los Angeles California to Thomas & Flora Cornell.

Sam graduated from Montebello High School in Los Angeles, and worked as a Human Rights Investigator at the Municipality of Anchorage for 22 years and retired in 1999. Sam spent the majority of his life serving as an elder in the Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation, helping many to gain a friendship with the Almighty God.

Sam is survived by his wife of 68 years Josephine, his sons Robert (wife Loretta), Thomas (wife LaCinda), Timothy, and Stephen (wife Michele). 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Tiana, his siblings Gloria, Ruth and Robert, and his parents Thomas & Flora.

A memorial service will be held on May 17, 2026 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2301 Strawberry Road, Anchorage Alaska.

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