Obituaries

Out of the silence there tenderly falls the sound of God's voice, He lovingly calls, this is my will, “come home weary one” a trusting voice answers, “Lord thy will be done.”

On Monday, November 3, 2025, this God-fearing man was called home. He passed peacefully and quietly in his home, 2914 Chatham Rd., Martinsville, VA. Cornell was born to the late James and Lizzie Hodge Stockton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph B. Stockton and Sherwood Stockton.

Cornell joined Jerusalem Christian Church (DOC) at an early age and remained a member his entire life. Through life experiences and teachings from the church overtime he became a dedicated and devoted servant to God and the church.

Cornell was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School class of 1956. He then enrolled at Franklin School of Science and Arts and received his degree in 1959. Later, Cornell graduated from the University of Virginia in 1979, as a registered Radiologic Technologist.

Cornell worked for Burrell Hospital, Roanoke, VA. He then enlisted in the United States Army in 1965, serving in the Infantry Brigade. After returning from the military, Cornell went to work for Community Hospital, Martinsville. After Community Hospital closed, Cornell went to work for Memorial Hospital of Martinsville/Henry County where he retired as a Radiologic Technologist.

Those left to cherish his memory includes, his wife of 64 years, Agatha Jackson Stockton of the home; three children, Katrina Stockton, Jacquelyn Stockton both of Roanoke, VA and Christopher Stockton of Martinsville, VA; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; sister, Jacquelyn Kordalewski (John) of Milton, MA; two brothers, Smith Stockton and Larry Hodge (Juana)both of Martinsville, VA; devoted friends, Joe Price and Dan Noel; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Jerusalem Christian Church, 35 Meadow Garden Ln., Martinsville with Pastor Gregory Holt, Eulogist. Interment will be private.

family and friends may visit with the family on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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