LeRoy Cornelius

CORNELIUS, LeRoy Jay- Age 81, of Swartz Creek, died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 21, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Fr. Gene Geromel officiating.  Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-9 PM Saturday, 1-9 PM Sunday and 1:00 PM until time of service.  LeRoy was born October 28, 1925 in Bay City, the son of Leon and Mildred (Davy) Cornelius.  He married Pearl Barette June 17, 1950 in Flint and she preceded him in death January 7, 1987.  He had resided in Swartz Creek since 1960 coming from Flint.  He retired from AC Spark Plug in 1985 after 34 1/2 years service as a extrusion and press operator.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp Infantry during WWII.  He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  He was a avid gardener, banjo player and was a member of the Motor City Banjo Club.  He was also a member of U.A.W. Local 651 and Swartz Creek American Legion #294.  Surviving are: 3 daughters, Theresa Cornelius and husband Marty Cross of Knoxville, TN, Doris Lahar of Mt. Morris, Karen Metcalfe of Flint; 2 sons, Mearle Cornelius and wife Christine of Durand and Gary Cornelius and wife Ann of Florida; 24 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Thelma Griebe of Linwood and Lillian LaLonde of Ovid Elsie; many nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by parents.  friends may share an online condolence or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.