Jerry Wayne Cornelius

Jerry Wayne Cornelius obituary

Jerry Wayne Cornelius

Jerry Cornelius Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Guntersville Memorial Chapel & Crematory from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2025.

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Mr. Jerry Wayne Cornelius is survived by the following:

Son: Jeff Cornelius (Kelly)

Daughter: Lolita Cornelius

Daughter, Inga Lewis (Michael)

Grandchildren: Shelby Cornelius, Ethan Cornelius, Madison Lewis McDougal and Jacob Lewis

1 great grandchild: Tarpley Lewis

Siblings: Donna Joe Cornelius, Jody Cloud and Phillip Cornelius

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Leamon and Sular Cornelius

Siblings: Evelyn Russell, Jackie Sue Walker, Rosemary Cornelius, Sonny Cornelius, Mike Cornelius, Willine Cornelius, and Darrell Beam

Wife: Fran Cornelius

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November 13, 2025

Mitchell Morgan posted to the memorial.

November 13, 2025

Ryan Hammond posted to the memorial.

November 12, 2025

Guntersville Memorial Chapel & Crematory posted an obituary.

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Mitchell Morgan

November 13, 2025

Jerry was one of the best Men that I've ever known. He treated me like a son. I owe him everything that I have

Ryan Hammond

November 13, 2025

Jerry was a great guy. I started working for him when I was 25. . Whent other places but why I was there. He was good friend

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Mitchell Morgan posted to the memorial.

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November 12, 2025

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