Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com JC Cornett, age 87, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born August 9, 1938 to Talton and Maggie Cornett in Jasper. JC is survived by daughters, Cheryl and William Faucett of Ball Ground, Deaneen Kelley and Diane Leffingwell of Ball Ground, Lurleen "Lollie" and Scott Mason of Kennesaw; Jolain and Jason Brownell of Jasper; sister, Eva Denney of Jasper; grandchildren, Chris and Allison Faucett of Holly Springs, Mindy and Keith Wharton of Guyton, Josh and Haley McGaha of Cumming, Lauren Kelly of Cartersville, Sarah Tubo of Kennesaw, Ben Brownell of Jasper, Madeline Brownell of Jasper, James Brownell of Jasper, Taylor and Chanel Mason of Texas, and Kayla Mason of Summerville; several great-grandchildren; special family friends, Eric and Shena Wilmarth of Ball Ground, Jody and Lisa Collis and family. Several nieces, nephews and other family members also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eldie Cornett. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.