Mr. Cornelius died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Born June 28, 1952 in Ripley, MS, he was the son of William Joseph and Dorothy Oletha Whaley Cornelius. He served in the US Army from 1972-1974, and was self-employed with Cornelius Lumber Company. He lived in Middleton all his life.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a daughter Angela Denise Cornelius Ross and husband Lynn of Cedar Hill, TN; a son William Kenneth "Bill" Cornelius, Jr. and wife Amanda of Middleton; a brother Joseph Ronald "Ronny" Cornelius and wife Annette "Sarge" of Middleton; 3 grandchildren, Taylor Doyle Ross, William Caleb and Brody Jackson Cornelius; He was preceded in death by his sister Regina Cornelius in 2006.