William "Bill" Cornelius Jr. '59
November 4, 2016 2:47 PM
updated: November 4, 2016 2:49 PM
Porter Funeral Home obituary
208 N Canton
Mexia, Texas 76667
Phone: (254) 562-2887
William Pascal Cornelius, Jr.
(January 23, 1937 - September 10, 2016)
William Pascal Cornelius, Jr., 79, of Mexia, passed away September 10, 2016 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Mexia Cemetery with Chaplain Karen Hulsey officiating. There will be no
formal visitation.
William was born January 23, 1937 in Paris, Texas to William Sr. & Dorothy Rawlins Cornelius.
He is survived by his wife, Robin U. Cornelius of Mexia; daughters, Ruth Ellen Cornelius of Baytown, Texas and Lynn Lewis of Dickenson, Texas; sisters, Connie Buchanan of Houston, Texas, Joyce Klais of Jacksonville, Florida, Marion Bertaut of Thibodaux, Louisiana,
Ellen Thomas of Slidell, Louisiana, Debbie Kimbrough of Pasadena, Texas and Dotsy Cook of Slidell, Louisiana; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you donate to the charity of your choice.