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Ulysses Cornelius Obituary

Ulysses Simpson Cornelius COLUMBIA - The Homegoing Service for Ulysses Simpson Cornelius will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Bethlehem Baptist Church (1028 Eastman Street) with burial in the church cemetery. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home (2930 Colonial Drive) has been entrusted with the arrangements. The visitation for Mr. Cornelius will be held this evening at the funeral home from 7-8:00 p.m. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Ulysses was the son of Hester Mae Cornelius. He passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Providence Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Ulysses was educated in the public schools of Columbia. He learned stucco siding and brick masonry from his many uncles at an early age. He obtained a third-degree black belt, and then become a martial arts instructor. He was also a very skilled electrician. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was Bethlehem's 2011 "Man of the Year." He is survived by: his mother, Hester Mae Cornelius; four children: Stacey Cornelius, Jessica (Jason) Fullen, Casola Cornelius, and Farrah (Raymond) Riester; sisters: Rosetta (Benjamin) Hook, Jerilyne Jeter, Lydia Jenkins, Islet H. (Kenneth) Guider, Adale Hammond, Deborah H. (David) Parks, and Cathy H. (Dedrick) Moulton; brothers, Haze (Patricia) Sims and Jerry L. (Bernadette) Hammond, Jr.; 13 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com.

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Published by The State on Nov. 23, 2014.

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Casola Cornelius

December 22, 2014

You are truly missed by all. We love you very much daddy aka Sensi. Thanks for all the great memories and for being my straight shooter dad and loving too. We will be alright so you rest in heaven with mom and know that we will see y'all again soon. Your loving daughter Casola,??????. Going to follow in my parents ??????????.

December 19, 2014

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Tim Boyles

November 25, 2014

May God bless and comfort your family during this difficult time. My family will miss him and the work he did with the karate ministry. He was a great role model/inspiration to all the kids we worked with. Even though he is not with us he will forever live in our hearts!

November 24, 2014

May you rest in peace, and may the God of all comfort, comfort you and your family during your time of mourning.

November 24, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer sustain you and provide comfort.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray incessantly."

Sheryl& Chico Kennedy-Faust

November 23, 2014

He was a very good man to my family.We wil miss him dearly??

Deacon Willie Trapp and- Family

November 23, 2014

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Roosevelt Wood

November 23, 2014

REST WELL BROTHER.MEMORIES LAST FOREVER. BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Wayne Jones

November 23, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Lawrence Jones

November 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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