Robert Earl Cornelius III

Robert Earl Cornelius III obituary

Robert Earl Cornelius III

Robert Cornelius Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. - Hamburg on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Robert Earl Cornelius III, 27 of Crossett, AR, transitioned Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Monticello, AR. He was a lifelong resident of Crossett, a millwright for Interfor Corporation and of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Crossett High School Class of 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Cornelius, Jr., maternal grandmother, Lucy Whitfield, and paternal grandfather, Robert Earl Cornelius, Sr. Robert lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles, fishing, cooking, and singing. He especially loved spending time with his children and his significant other, Angel. He leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Dekklan Cornelius of Hamburg, AR, a daughter, Halo Lynn Cornelius of Crossett, AR, his mother, Levette Whitfield of Crossett, AR, two brothers, David Riley, Jr. and wife Janae of North Little Rock, AR, and Kyle Riley of Crossett, AR, his paternal grandmother, Emma Cornelius of Crossett, AR, and his special companion, Angel Dimler of Crossett, AR. Visitation is Thursday, June 26, 2025, 5:00-6:00 at Cromwell Funeral Home. Funeral service is Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Derrell Newton officiating. Pallbearers are Joseph Monroe, Clint Barnett, Tequalen Wyatt, River Amezcua, Cade Phillips, Cason Phillips, Chase Robertson, and Michael Trigleth. Honorary pallbearers are Dakota Rice, Bryan Bonnett, Stalyn Cornelius, Freddie Wright, Donald Haygood, Charles McFee, Josef Fisher, Caesar Darrough, Jonathan Hall, and Braxton Hall. Burial in Westview Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas.

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