James Alton Cornelius Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Alton Cornelius (Williamsburg, Kentucky), who passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Alton Cornelius to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lafayette Burnam Cornelius and Dorothy Pearl Hurley Cornelius; and his brothers, Ronnie Cornelius of Otisco, Brent Cornelius of Peoples and Fox of Williamsburg, Kentucky..
He is survived by: his children, Jama Vogt (Brian) of New Albany, Justin Cornelius (Melissa) of Brodhead and J. B. Cornelius of Williamsburg; his grandchildren, Andrew, Sam and Hanna Cornelius of Brodhead, Kentucky.; his siblings, Marcella Carpenter (Marvin), Marva Sue Baker of Peoples, Bianco Cornelius (Judy) of Doylestown, OH. and Burnam Lee Cornelius (Tia) of Doylestown, OH.; and his close friends, Darlene Monhollen, Karen Hill, Henry Hill, Brenda Harville, Elma, Lonnie Hamblin, Herman Bunch, Doc Anderson and J. P. Croley. He is also survived by numerous other family members, his church family.
