Ronald Lee Cornelius Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Cornelius of Altus, Oklahoma, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 31, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Ronald's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carrol Cornelius and Dorothy Lee Cornelius (Hounshell); and his sister Jan Gardner. He is survived by: his wife Sue; his children, Burk Cornelius (Michelle) of Edmond, Oklahoma and Rhonda Ellis (Don) of North Carolina; his granddaughter Nicole Faircloth (Jo); his great grandchild Dellaney Faircloth; and his nieces, Dee Dee Price of Asher and Carol Ann Gardner of Sulphur, Oklahoma..

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors scholarship fund https://www.osls.org.