David Anthony Cornelius

David Anthony Cornelius, 60 years old of Pineville, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1963, to the late Roy Kenneth and Reba Wilson Cornelius.

David had worked in the mining industry in his younger years and later worked for former Bell County Sheriff Bruce Bennett as Chief Deputy, which he truly loved. He also worked at Pineville Community Health Center as the Environmental Services Supervisor. His latest job was with the Pineville Independent School District where he worked as a custodian. He enjoyed being at the school with all the kids and his coworkers, they all were very kind to David.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Wayne Cornelius, Gary A Wilder, and Larry D. Wilder.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Susan Elaine Cornelius of Pineville; son, Roy Allen Cornelius of Middlesboro; sister, Ava ‘Dee’ and Gene Duncan of Middlesboro; brother, Roy Timothy and Tammy Cornelius of Pineville; niece, Morgan Cornelius of Pineville; along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Brooks presiding.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:00 PM until the funeral hour at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Pineville, which is honored to serve the Cornelius Family. Light a candle of remembrance and sign the guest register at www.arnettsteele.com.