Cornelius, affectionately known as “Boo Boo”, attended Valley High School, where he was a member of the 1975 graduating class . Cornelius was a former employee of Lanett Mill with many years of service. Later in life he joined force with Jenkins Plumbing and Electric. He later started his own business meeting the needs of his clients with their plumbing and electrical needs. All that knew him knew that this was his passion until failing health.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Wilson and his grandmother, Lovie Lee Wilson Stone.
Cornelius leaves to cherish his fond memories: eight siblings, Willie(Angela)Wilson, Barbara Barber both of Atlanta, GA, Jasper Wilson, Mattie Gibson, Sharliss Flournory, Luevonia Flournory, Sandra Brooks and Abodella Flournory all of Lanett, AL; two aunts, Nettie Dawson and Gussie Wilson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; special friends, Henry Lee Goss and many more.
Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EST in the Pinehill Cemetery with the Bishop Bertha Hodge, Eulogist and Rev. Dr. Lamar D. Johnson, Assisting.
Public viewing will be in Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Funeral arrangements by M.W. Lee Mortuary.
22nd Ave SW
Lanett, AL 36863
P.O. Box 27-1304 E. 10th Street
West Point , GA 31833