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James Cecil “Jimmy” Cornelius

Birth	:	22 Mar 1926 Norwood, Stanly County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	25 Aug 2018 Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.9668999, -80.5669022
Description	:	James Cecil Cornelius, 92, passed away on August 25, 2018 at Atrium Medical Center – Union. Born March 22, 1926 in Norwood, North Carolina, he was the son of Rev. Henry Roy Cornelius and Lena Setzer Cornelius. After graduation from Benton Heights High School, he was drafted at the age of 18 into the U.S. Army. He served in Germany, France and Czechoslovakia during WWII. For many years he owned and operated Waxhaw Cleaners and later worked as Sanitation Supervisor for the City of Monroe. He was married to Doris Hill Cornelius for sixty years and... Read More	James Cecil Cornelius, 92, passed away on August 25, 2018 at Atrium Medical Center – Union. Born March 22, 1926 in Norwood, North Carolina, he was the son of Rev. Henry Roy Cornelius and Lena Setzer Cornelius. After graduation from Benton Heights High School, he was drafted at the age of 18 into the U.S. Army. He served in Germany, France and Czechoslovakia during WWII. For many years he owned and operated Waxhaw Cleaners and later worked as Sanitation Supervisor for the City of Monroe. He was married to Doris Hill Cornelius for sixty years and devotedly cared for her during her years of illness. Mr. Cornelius was a Life Member of the Monroe Civitan Club and a member of Central United Methodist Church for almost 70 years. He is remembered as a kind, gentle and humble man of faith. Mr. Cornelius is survived by his daughter, Jane of Salisbury; a grandson, Joseph and wife, Nikki and great-granddaughter, Matalyn of Arlington, Virginia. He is also survived by his sister, Mabel of Statesville; sister-in-law, Coleen of Monroe and a number of nieces and nephews. The family expresses deep gratitude to Mable and Tina who have lovingly assisted him and his family for many years. The funeral service was held in the chapel of Central United Methodist Church at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Burial followed at Lakeland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC. The family is being assisted by McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. Obituary provided by Dignity Memorial.com

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James Cecil “Jimmy” Cornelius's memorial is located at: Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA.
When did James Cecil “Jimmy” Cornelius death?
James Cecil “Jimmy” Cornelius death on 25 Aug 2018 in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.9668999
Longitude: -80.5669022

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Doris Jane Hill Cornelius

(1927 - 2009)

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1. Lakeland Memorial Park
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9668999, -80.5669022

2. Suncrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9756012, -80.5516968

3. Helms Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9503000, -80.5813000

4. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9803360, -80.5480150

5. Hiram Broom Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9409447, -80.5533676

6. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9754230, -80.6005830

7. Hillcrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9890800, -80.5432400

8. Billy Woods Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9958300, -80.5366600

9. Belmont Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9454308, -80.5241776

10. Crook Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080757, -80.5565567

11. Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9431686, -80.6150284

12. Secrest Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9945755, -80.6122055

13. High Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0112000, -80.5483017

14. Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9665909, -80.6276321

15. Red Level Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9475000, -80.6236000

16. New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080338, -80.6026917

17. New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9142570, -80.5773773

18. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9214783, -80.5234680

19. Old High Hill Cemetery New
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0255585, -80.5575027

20. Hill Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0059586, -80.5103836

21. Hinson Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9904289, -80.4971390

22. Secrest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9967200, -80.6388330

23. Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0358162, -80.5633316

24. Love Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0256577, -80.5218658