Robert Dustin "Dusty" Cornwell

Robert Dustin “Dusty” Cornwell, age 40, passed away at his childhood home in Nokesville, VA on September 6, 2024. Dusty grew up in Nokesville on his family’s dairy farm where his love of animals and equipment began. He graduated from Brentsville District High School in 2001. Never venturing far from his roots, he began his career working alongside his father in the construction industry. As challenging as a family business can be, he loved running equipment with his Dad. Dusty’s natural charm and quick wit were loved by many, but no one more so than his mother. He adored his Mom and rarely returned home each day without bringing her some kind of gift or treat. He loved his two nieces, their four-wheeler rides, and was their fun ‘Uncle’. He loved his Papa, Grandma, and Nana who loved him more and left him with many great memories. Dusty loved to hunt and fish and was never without a good hunting story or two. He was very talented in his profession and had an incredible eye in how to complete projects that others could not see. He had a smile and laugh that was truly infectious. He genuinely had a heart of gold and loved his family with all his heart. He made it a point to tell each of them that he loved and appreciated them. He had several close friends that he cherished and to him were just like family. Dusty is survived by his parents, Oden Jr. and Beth Cornwell; older brother, Joey (and Margaret) Cornwell; nieces, Gracie and Martha Ellen Cornwell; Grandmother, Peggy Terry; Grandparents, Joe and Doris Cornwell; and many more loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. While Dusty left us way too soon, he packed quite a life into his short 40 years. He will be missed by all who knew him, but through our grief we will remember that he lived his life as sang in one of his favorite songs… “I’ve lived a life that is full, I traveled each and every highway, and more, much more than this, I did it my way ”. A public visitation will be held at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas, VA, on September 11, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A private graveside service will be held at Valley View Cemetery on September 12, 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Kids Hunting Foundation is Dusty’s name (http://www.kidshuntingfoundation.com/donate.html).

Robert Dustin "Dusty" Cornwell

October 13, 1983 - September 6, 2024