FRANKLINTON--Richard Gray Cornelius, 80, of Franklinton departed this earthly life on Thursday August 8, 2019. He was born on April 25, 1939 to the late Luther Weldon and Blanche Hennings Cornelius. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Henning, and sister, Gail Bray.
He loved motorcycles and riding them, working on race cars and watching Nascar races.
The family received friends Monday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at Lancaster's Franklinton Chapel, 504 East Mason Street, Franklinton, NC 27525, where a memorial service followed at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Spencer Strickland officiating.
Richard is survived by his children, Denise Walters and husband Dwaine, Ricky Gray Cornelius and wife Margo, Christie Cornelius Williams and husband Sherrill, and Brandi Cornelius Waters and husband Corey. Grandchildren, Taylor Cornelius, Cody Cornelius, Jillian Cornelius, Audrey Waters. Great-grandson, Wyatt Cornelius; brothers, Robert Cornelius and wife Carolyn, Earl Cornelius and wife Darlene, Ralph "Dood" Cornelius and wife Lynn; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster's Franklinton Chapel. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.
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