Cornelius Lindsay's Obituary
Cornelius Lindsay, 82, of Decatur, died on Friday October 24, 2003 in Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
Services celebrating his life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2003 in Grace United Methodist Church, Rev. Sara Isabell officiant. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; the family will be available after 6 p.m. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Cornelius was born on March 10, 1921 in Hogansville, GA. the son of Joe and Arzaza Phillips Lindsay. He was employed for 30 plus years by Western Electric before retiring in 1981. At one time Cornelius ran a business out of his home where he repaired small appliances. He loved photography, gardening and fishing. Cornelius was a member of the Methodist Church, American Pioneer's and a 32 degree Mason. To his family he was known as "Uncle Pat". He married Octavia Teresa Bell on November 28, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: his loving wife, Octavia of nearly 60 years; sons: Calvin Lindsay of Chicago; Cornelius Lerone Lindsay of Philadelphia, PA; daughters: Carol Faye Lindsay of Chicago; Roselyn Lindsay of Decatur; brother, Marvin Maudekay Lindsay of Hogansville, GA; sister: Bette Lindsay of Hogansville, GA; grandchildren: Andre L. Tosch, Jr. of Chicago; Kevin Lindsay and Theresa Lindsay of Decatur; Cornelius L. Lindsay, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; great-grandchildren: Kamron, Isaiah, Shavontae and Marcus; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His parents; one son, Lawrence; 2 sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death.
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