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KIRK HOWARD CORNELIUS Kirk Howard Cornelius quietly passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010. He was born on December 23, 1962 in Marion, IN. He attended Purdue University then enlisted with the Navy as an Air Traffic Controller stationed in Diego Garcia and San Diego, CA. After his discharge he moved to Boynton Beach, FL and started a commercial painting business. He married Mary Kasper and they had one son, Kyle and he was a step-father to her other two sons, Scott and Sean Kasper. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Campbell; his father, Kim Cornelius; sister, Kathi Wilkinson; brother, Chris Cornelius; his son, Kyle Cornelius; step-sons, Scott Kasper and Sean Kasper as well as a grandmother, Henrietta North; his step-father, Terry Campbell; step-mother, Susan Cornelius; aunt, Carol Chmielewski; uncle, Rollie E. North; uncle, William J. North; nephews, Kevin, Stephen and Brian Cornelius and cousins, Brian, Mark and Matt Chmielewski, Sara Miller, Gina Jones, Charles North, and Drew North, and his special friend Angela Wilson. Your struggle is over, your pain is gone, you are in God's hands, may you have peace. We loved him and he will be greatly missed. Funeral Services and memorial DVD presentation will be held 12:00 noon, Monday, September 13 at Del Lago Funeral Home, 131 South Lakeside Dr., Lake Worth, FL with burial to follow. Friends may call from 11:00 AM till 12:00 noon on Monday For those interested in sending gifts, please do not send flowers. Any donations can be made in remembrance of Kirk Howard Cornelius to Childhelp National Headquarters, 15757 N. 78th Street, Suite B, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 All County Funeral Home & Crematory, Lake Worth, is in charge of arrangements. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries Web #5539760
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Memories and Condolences
for Kirk Cornelius
Sissy
September 5, 2024
Hi Kirkie, thinking of you today, listening to music that reminds me of you and having a laugh over times we shared. Love you forever!
Kathi
August 31, 2023
It´s been nearly 13 years, and I never forget, I love you forever Kirkie.
Kathi Cornelius
May 11, 2018
Thinking of you today. I will be adding your name to a list to remember all those who served the United States for Memorial Day 2018. Love you forever Kirkie.
Mom
August 1, 2012
There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you still. I might see a stranger and he reminds me of you. Here a laugh or song. A father with his small son and I make a wish. So many things still remind me of you.
Kathi (Sissy)
June 26, 2012
For Kirkie: Song: "I Cried For" You by Katie Melua.
Love you,
Norm Lamar
June 9, 2012
It was 25 years ago that I had the fortunate opportunity to cross Kirk's path. I was an US Navy Air Traffic Controller stationed on Diego Garcia in 1987, and served with Kirk. I have fond memories of those days on the Island because he served as a mentor to me and to this day I have never forgotten that. As I was searching for Kirk online, to my disbelief I came across his obituary and learned of his passing. I am deeply saddened and shocked over the loss of Kirk. I just wish I would have search sooner, I was really looking forward to talking to him and share some of the great memories we had of Diego Garcia. Rest in peace Kirk, this fellow shipmate will miss you.
Gloria Campbell
May 18, 2012
My heart is full of memories.
With pride I speak your name.
Though life goes on without you, it will never be the same.
Mom
May 18, 2012
Every day is a new day with many promises made and very few kept.Remembering you as it was, is , and might have been is one of happiness , sorrow, and regret. It is a promise made and maintained each and every day.So it goes.
Dad
Mom
May 17, 2012
God looked around the garden, and found an empty space. He looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful for He only takes the best.
He knew that you were in pain,He knew that you would never be well on earth again,
He saw the roads were getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered peace be thine.
Kim Cornelius
October 4, 2011
As Father grows older he dreams more of the days gone by. Some of the memories are etched in that corner of his mind as the best of times. Kirk my son you will always be a part that corner. We all miss you for various reasons but this father will always love you for all that was and ache for the things unsaid or done between father and son. There will be a day to join you again in gladness. Until then watch over all your family that loved you so much as the angels watched over you.
Love Dad
Kirk Howard Cornelius
October 3, 2011
Kristen & Dave Conti
October 3, 2011
Dave and I want you to know how deeply sorry we are for the loss of your father and our friend Kirk.
Although it had been several years since we saw him, we will always
remember the wonderful times we shared when he was whole and happy.
He had a sense of humor and a dry wit laden with sarcasm that was uniquely his and could always make us laugh until we cried.
One thing we can tell you is that from the day you were born, you became his whole life, and he was so very proud of you.
If there is anything we can ever do for you in his honor, it would be our pleasure. Take care of yourself and your mom.
Love in Christ,
Kristen and Dave
Your Family
October 3, 2011
Each morning when we awake
We know that you are gone
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And many tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
There will always be heartache,
And often a silent tear,
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We’d walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts,
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Kirk and Kathi
Kathi Wilkinson
October 3, 2011
Gloria Campbell
February 11, 2011
Kirk, you were born just two days before Christmas so I called you my Christmas Angel. The snow white hair on your head made it look like a halo. Now you are with the Angels in Heaven.
We miss your smile and laughter. You were always kind to others. You always walked with a different drummer but always your own person.
I pray God has his loving arms around you and you are suffering no more. We all miss you and love you very much. You will be with us always.
Mom
kim cornelius
January 25, 2011
So a Christmas has come and gone and a new year has begun.This message left with the knowledge that you are with the angels and know of of the love that will endure from all of us that your smile made the day.
Angie
October 31, 2010
I adored breathing with you. It was a matchless privilege to be ever the object of your affection. Your spirit shown radiantly through the darkness of the life that was handed you so undeservedly. Peace, now, and grace. I love you and I'll see you soon daddy. A
Kim Cornelius
October 30, 2010
Kirk our son. Lost to us in this world but never in our hearts.Our house of memories will always have that special room that contains all that was and should have been for you. Rest now. you have done your best.
Christopher Cornelius
October 13, 2010
Kirk, you were one of the most courageous people I have ever known. Thank you for saving my life and serving as a source of inspiration and determination. Thank you for caring for me and my loved ones and allowing us to care for you. Thank you for keeping me safe and for the privilege of allowing me to keep you safe. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for your kindness and guidance. Thank you for protecting me. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for allowing me to know your son, Kyle. Thank you for mutually honoring our brotherhood so well all these years. Thank you for making me laugh so many times! And, thank you for allowing me to love you because I've always respected and loved you very much, Kirk. I will see you in Heaven and will miss you horribly until that day arrives. No worries, Kirk, I'll carry our torch from here. Peace.
Kathi Wilkinson
October 13, 2010
I will miss you forever, love "sissy".
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