Clarence Butch William Cornelius
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HIP HIP HOORAY HALLELOUJAH our beloved brother, Clarence "Butch" William Cornelius went on to
Glory on Friday, September 27, 2019 at home in Andrews, TX. He was born in Cuba, NM on July 7,1957
to Billie Dean and Wyvonne C. Cornelius. Being a child of an oilfield worker, he lived in NM, AZ, TX, CO,
and KS. He moved to Andrews, TX in 1980. He married Betty G. Mayo on February 14,1986.
He worked at Andrews Lumber Co., Jody's Oilfield Service Co., and Grimmett Bros. Excavating before
retiring due to health issues. He was well known in the community and loved by everyone. His hobbies
included fishing, remote controlled airplanes, model trains and racing miniature slot cars. He also loved
to ride his motorcycle. He lived for the open road and the wind in his face.
He was preceded in death by his parents and spouse. He is survived by his sisters, Cassandra Savell and
husband Michael of Andrews, their children Gina Smith, Carolyn Smith and husband Keegan, and
Christopher Smith; Molly Hier and husband Frank of Overbrook, KS and their children Niki Hier, her sons
Aubrey and Brayden, and Aubrey Hier and wife Theresa.
Celebration of Life Services has been scheduled for 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews, Texas with Bro. Kevin Covington officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Shriners Hospital. The family would like
to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff of the Texas Oncology of Odessa for their tireless service
to the care and treatment of our loved one Butch Cornelius.