Herbert Cornelius' Obituary
Herbert Allen Cornelius, son of Luther Leslie and Louise Katherine Peters Cornelius, was born May 4, 1929, in Glidden, Iowa. He departed this life Wednesday, August 22, 2007, in his home, in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of seventy-eight years, three months, and eighteen days. His parents preceded him in death. Herb is survived by four sons, John Cornelius, of Fort Worth, Texas, James Cornelius, of Lakefield, Minnesota, David Cornelius, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Daniel Cornelius, of Homer, Alaska; one daughter, Loretta Cornelius, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a number of grandchildren; two brothers, Leslie Cornelius, Jr., of Seymour, Missouri, and Howard Cornelius, and his wife, Mary Lou, of Fort Worth, Texas; three sisters, Lois Goss, and her husband, Herbert, of Fort Worth, Texas, Donna Embrey, and her husband, Charles, and Lil Norris and her husband, Joel, all of Seymour, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born in Iowa and raised in Douglas County, Missouri near Seymour, and graduated from Seymour High School in the class of 1946. Then in 1947 he entered the United States Army where he served his country faithfully until retiring in 1978. Herb had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Seymour First Baptist Church. Herb was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master of the Hazlewood Masonic Lodge #459 A.F. & A.M. of Seymour, Missouri, where he had served as the Education Officer. He was a Shriner with the Valley of Joplin Scottish Rite and was a member of the York Rite with the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield, Missouri. He belonged to the Past Masters Unit and the Legion of Honor Ridge Runners Scottish Rite Club. He had also sponsored several children receiving care at the Shriners Children’s Hospitals. He was a Past Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 144 of Seymour, where he was presently serving as Chaplain. He had received an appointment to the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star in 1997. He also was a longtime active member of the Seymour Lions Club and had received the Good Citizen of Seymour Award in 1997. He was also a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 1502, Wilson-Alexander American Legion Post 306, and the Disabled American Veterans Orlan Smith Chapter. He was a very outgoing person and was always willing to help anyone in need. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved activities with his organizations. Herb was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and many friends. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2007, in the Holman-Howe Chapel, Seymour. Burial will be in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7 - 8:30 p.m. , with Masonic and Eastern Star Services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Seymour, Missouri. Memorials to the Seymour Senior Center may be made through the funeral home.
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