Cyrus Walter Cornelius

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Cyrus Walter Cornelius

Cyrus Cornelius Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Morrison Funeral Home - Cherokee on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Cyrus Walter Cornelius, 43, Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Visitation will be Sunday, October 5, from 12 – 2p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home in Cherokee. The funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor John Bray officiating. Interment will be in Asphalt Rock Cemetery, Cherokee.
Cyrus was a life-long resident of Cherokee. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Local 320 for 25 years. Cyrus was a cattle farmer and a member of Oldham Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Meagan Cornelius; children, Sawyer and Carolyne Cornelius; parents, Doc and Joetta Cornelius; sisters, Amy Jo Patton (Michael) and Natalie Waldrep (Daniel); father and mother-in-law, Keith and Kim Bonds; brother-in-law, Levi Bonds; sister-in-law, Morgan Bonds; two nieces, Sophia Waldrep and Cora Bonds
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
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Ann Thomason

October 3, 2025

Joetta so sorry to hear of your son´s passing . Prayers for you and your family . May you feel Gods peace during this time .

The Staff of Morrison Funeral Home

October 2, 2025

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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