Dexter Merle Cornelius,67, of Corinth, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Funeral Services are set for Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 2:00pm at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories
Interment will be at Farmington Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Nelson Hight and Bro. Herbie Rogers will officiate. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12:00 noon until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home.
Biographical Information
Date of Birth: June 24, 1946
Employment/Occupation: Truck driver and Handy-man.
Church Affiliation: He was Baptist Faith.
Survivor Information
Husband of 49 years: Brenda Heathcock Cornelius – Corinth, Ms
Son: Ryan Cornelius (Tracy) – Corinth, MS
Daughters: Melissa Ann Cornelius; Amie Cornelius Walker (Jamie) – Corinth, MS
6 Grandchildren: Kayla Walker; Matthew Walker; Alyssa Cornelius; Madelyn Cornelius; Olivia Walker; Jacob Cornelius.
Brothers: Randy Cornelius (Dale) of Corinth, MS; Steve Cornelius (JoAnn) of Taft, TN;
Sisters: Sue Smith (Varnell) of Tishomingo, MS; Betty Cornelius (Paul) of Corinth, MS; Martha Willett (Terry) of Florence, AL; Judy Byrd (Mike) of Corinth, MS
Several Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Host of Friends.
Preceded in Death
Father: Leonard Howard Cornelius
Mother: Audie Marie Beckham Cornelius
Brother: Perry Cornelius
Sister: Glenda Isbell