Paul Phillip Cornish, Sr., son of Earl Sonny Cornish Sr., and the late Rosie Smith, was born on October 9, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed his life on July 28, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Paul Sr. received his education in the Baltimor City Public School System. He was employed at Roland Park Place before his injury. Paul Sr. was a loving and devoted man. Paul Sr. loved his kids and grandkids. Paul loved to play 21 Blackjack at Atlactic City when he was free. He love to talk to his family on the phone, especially his grandson Michael Booda-Man. He leaves to cherish in his memory; Late ;mother, Rosie Smith; father Earl Sonny Cornish Sr.; four daughters, Charetta, Tatanisha, Charlette and Clarise; three sons; Maurice Sr., Philllip, and the late Paul Jr.; two sisters, Gerldine Cornish and Charlene Parks; two brothers Earl Jr. and Jessie Smith; one sister-in-law, Edwina Cornish; nine grandkids, Briona, Davida, Sayquan, Michael, Da'shira,Videll Jr., Marquis, Kayla and Maurice Jr.; five aunts; three uncles; a devoted friend, Bernadette Brewer; and a host of other relatives and friends.