Lindsay Cornell mourned after tractor death at Obi Obi, Sunshine Coast

The family of a beloved tradie and muso who tragically died in a tractor incident on the Sunshine Coast has remembered him for his “generous nature and soul” as tributes flow.

Lindsay Cornell tragically died following a tractor incident at the Sunshine Coast hinterland suburb of Obi Obi. Picture: Facebook

The sisters of a Victorian tradie who lost his life in a tractor incident on the Sunshine Coast have paid tribute to their brother and his “generous nature and soul”.

Lindsay Cornell sadly died after he was crushed by a tractor along Baxter Creek Rd at Obi Obi on Sunday, despite paramedics rushing to the scene.

The 44-year-old’s death has left his family and the hinterland community he called home devastated following his sudden passing.

In a tribute by his sisters Juanita Fritz, Louise Ellis and Therese Beaver, they said they would remember Mr Cornell not just as their brother but their friend.

“He was extremely special,” their tribute said.

“He obviously had a generous nature and soul, and has an amazing friendship group.”

His sisters said nothing was too much for their brother, who would help those in need any chance he got and had “so much love” for his son.

Lindsay Cornell sadly died following a tractor incident in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Picture: Contributed

“Lindsay was taken from this earth as he was needed for a higher purpose,” their statement continued.

“It was his calling.”

Ms Fritz said it was her brother’s life plan to find a river to irrigate the ground, so he could grow fruit and vegetables organically to sell at markets and cafes, which led to him moving to the Sunshine Coast.

He was originally from Wheelers Hill, Melbourne.

Mr Cornell hoped to grow his own fruit and vegetables and loved living on the Sunshine Coast. Picture: Contributed

She said he always wanted to be self sufficient and live off the grid as that was the person he was.

It’s understood Mr Cornell was a well known member of the Sunshine Coast underground music community and heavily involved in the Hex Sound System collective.

The underground music community on the Sunshine Coast were mourning his sudden death. Picture: Contributed

This publication has been told the 44-year-old worked with friends Richie Fambro and Ritchie Rustler to regularly host and assist DJ events on the Sunshine Coast.

Friends close to Mr Cornell said he had a keen interest in sound and love for underground music, but in his personal life he was a guy who would always help anyone in need.

Tributes poured in across social media after Mr Cornell’s death, with the community being devastated by his loss.

“This is such devastating news, and we’ll all miss his presence so much,” one friend said.

“[Mr Cornell] was such a legend and core part of our community, whose kindness and acceptance touched the lives of so many,” another wrote.

“Have such a depth of appreciation for this man and have had some really beautiful times spent with him.

“I will certainly miss our chats and banter at gigs and festivals.”