Francis L. Cornelius

Francis L. Cornelius of 12 Rail Road Ave passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 in the Cuba Skilled Nursing Facility, following a long illness. Mr. Cornelius was born on April 12, 1928 in Wellsville, New York and was the son Harry and Mildred Fish Cornelius. Mr. Cornelius was a truck driver for LC Whitfird for several years, driving log and dump trucks. He later worked for Lee Mitchom. Mr. Cornelius retired in 1988 due to his health. He was a social member of the Cuba VFW. Mr. Cornelius enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt Fan. He also enjoyed horse pulls, driving stock cars and fishing. Mr. Cornelius is survived by special friend of 25 years, Vivian G. Sabey of Cuba; three sons, Ronald (Mary) Cornelius of Black Creek, David (Lisa) Cornelius of Shaletteville, VA, and Francis L. "Skip" Cornelius of Alabama N.Y; three daughters, Pamela A. (Jamie) Cole of Bolivar, Cindy M. (Jay) Sherwood of N.C., and Louane (Cathy) Wilson of Belfast; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Cornelius was pre-deceased by a brother, Harold Cornelius in November, 1982. There will be no public visitation. A memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cuba VFW or the Cuba American Legion. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. #24 Genesee Pkwy, Cuba.