Toby Aleece Cornatzer

February 16, 1942 - June 20, 2022

MOCKSVILLE – Mr. Toby Aleece Cornatzer, 80, of U.S. Hwy 64 East, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 16, 1942, in Davie County, to the late Charles Watkins and Hollie Mabel Hendrix Cornatzer. Toby was a member of Fulton United Methodist Church in Advance. He retired from Ingersoll-Rand with 30 years of service, and enjoyed farming, John Deere tractors, fishing, and hunting. He loved being outdoors with his baby calves, his horse, Misty, and his dog, Sally. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tony Ray Cornatzer; and four brothers, Pete, Red, Bud, and Jitter. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ann Gobble Cornatzer; a son, Mike Cornatzer; grandchildren, Amanda Barber (Jodey) and Brandon Cornatzer (Sydney); great-grandchildren, Tanner Shoffner (Sam Sawrey), Cody Shoffner, and Raelynn Cornatzer; a daughter-in-law, Laura Cornatzer of Mocksville; two sisters-in-law, Faye Cornatzer and Bonnie Cornatzer both of Advance; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, at Fulton United Methodist Church with Rev. Dustin James officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials may be considered for Fulton United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3689 NC Hwy 801 S., Advance, NC 27006 or to Well Care Hospice, 5380 US Hwy 158, Suite 210, Advance, NC 27006.