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1935
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2017
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Raymond Cornelius Obituary
He was born March 23, 1935, in Wellsville, the son of Reginald B. and Charlotte (Millen) Cornelius.
Raymond was raised in the Wellsville area. He was formerly employed by Joyce Pipeline, James Dean Body Shop and Dave Faulkner Construction. For a time, he owned and operated his own body shop in Scio and later retired from Dresser-Rand Corporation in Wellsville.
He was a member of the I.A.M. Moore Lodge Local 1580. He was an avid horseman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and farming.
He is survived by a son, Reginald K. (Sharon) Cornelius of Wellsville; two daughters, Sheila Udeski of Ulysses, Pa. and Andrea (Wayne) Thayer of Wellsville; four stepdaughters, Betty (Leon) Chalker of Scio, Bonnie Spenser of California, Marylou (Richard) Kemp of Friendship and Joann (Dennis) White of Scio; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Prevost of Woodbridge, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lelia Cornelius; a son, Michael Cornelius; a stepson, John Brown; and a brother, Leroy Cornelius.
A private graveside service will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Scio on Monday (July 10, 2017).
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Memories and Condolences
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Everett Harrington
July 17, 2017
For Reggie and Betty-our deepest sympathies to you both as you mourn your loss. What a shock to read about Ray's passing. May the good Lord be with you both at this sad time. Another D. R. brother gone but not forgotten, Rest in Peace my friend. Everett and Debra Harrington
Trey Bosson
July 11, 2017
Reggie, I just want to say that the sad news of your fathers passing has saddened me. psalm 116 vs 15 reads Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his saints, I am sure that your father is one of those saints God Bless your family
Sheila Kemp
July 11, 2017
My heart goes out to the family and with my deepest sympathies. I wish I had the words to ease your pain I can only offer my most sincere condolences.
With all my love and prayers,
Sheila
Goodbye Ray
Clay Ogden
July 10, 2017
My heart goes out to Reggie and the rest of Ray's family. I have known Ray for over 20 years and am proud to say he was my very good friend. Every time I even mentioned I had a problem or need help with anything, Ray jumped at the chance to help me.
Ray and I spent many hours discussing deer hunting. Not only was Ray a hunter, he was a sportsman. You will never find a more ethical hunter than Ray.
All those who took the time to get to know Ray felt the same way I do, I am certain of this. I will miss him forever. Rest in peace my friend.
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