Bruce Alvin Cornelius
Bruce Alvin Cornelius
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He found joy in the simple things, such as softball games, auctions, and tractor pulls. He lived a life grounded in his faith and his church community.
He is survived by his three children, Bruce Jr. (Jennifer), Karen (Robert) and Adam (Anne); seven grandchildren, Zach (Allie), Tyler (Shelby), Kaleb (McKenzie), Garrett, Taylor, Tiffanie (Rob), and Trent (Abby); and nine greatgrandchildren.
He is also fondly remembered by his two brothers, Charlie (Audrey) and Richard (Linda), and his three sisters, Barbara, Sandra, and Kathy.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Peggy E. Cornelius, his parents, Delmus and Ruth, and his siblings Gary and Shirley.
Please join us celebrating his life on December 27, 2025, between 1:00
and 3:00 PM at the Black Diamond Lodge, 219 S Fruitland Blvd, Fruitland,
MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a charitable donation be made to
the TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Bruce and Peggy's
name.
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