Gerald Dennis Cornelius passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at MS Care Center in Corinth, MS at the age of 73.
Mr. Cornelius was born July 2, 1938 in Alcorn County, MS to the late Mark and Ethel Grissom Cornelius. He was a self employed plumber and electrician and a member of Central Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his son: Ricky Butler – Corinth, MS
Daughters: Deborah Wallin and husband Rick – Corinth, MS; Linda Black and husband Len – Muscle Shoals, AL
7 Grandchildren: Chris Butler and wife Hollie, Amanda Bradley and husband Matt, Jamie Walker and wife Amie,
Tiffany Lacy and husband Jason, Randall Walker , Anna Wood and husband Nick all of Corinth, MS; Jacob Wooley – Okinawa, Japan
12 Great Grandchildren: Christian Ty Butler, Rilee Bea Butler, Reed Bradley, Taylor Bradley, Adasin Bradley, Malory Bradley, Kayla Walker, Matthew Walker, Olivia Walker, Chance Lacy, Ella Lacy, Makalyn Walker
Brothers: Marvin Cornelius and wife Francis- Corinth, MS
Other relatives and a host of friends
He is preceded in death by his wife: Loretta Ann Cornelius
Father: Mark Cornelius
Mother: Ethel Grissom Cornelius
Brothers: Bob Cornelius, Jimmy Cornelius
Sister: Lucille Parker
Brother-in-law: Jack Parker
Pallbearers will be Chris Butler, Jamie Walker, Randall Walker, Jason Lacy, Nick Wood, Dexter Cornelius.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Scott, Matt Bradley, Jacob Wooley.