Cornelius graduated from Warren High Scholl in 1974. He joined the United States Navy on November 30, 1976 as a torpedo man and retired as Electrician First Class Petty Officer (Surface Warfare Specialists) November 30, 1996. During his career he received several awards and medals and also received an honorable discharge after 20 years of service. Cornelius was a member of Power House Church of God in Christ. He will be remembered for his character and personality.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Auondraii Cokley; his sister, Debbie Terry and his brother, Robert Butler.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories his sons, Jerry Butler (Karen) of Warren, Ameen Butler of Covington, Georgia and Trevion Butler of Little Rock; his loving sister, Rosevena Newton; his brothers, Samuel Butler, Jr. (Dorothy) of Moncks Corner, South Carolina and Billy Wayne Dantzler (Linda) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; his granddaughters, Iyania Smith and Isyss Butler, both of Warren; four special friends, Hurley Slater, Wayland Jordan, Karen Boston and Denise Mazin and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Power House Church of God in Christ in Warren, AR. Burial will follow in Childs Cemetery in Banks with Military Honors. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Robin
Warren, AR Friday, May 13, 2016 Jerry and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you.Veronica Wallace
Warren, AR Thursday, May 12, 2016 May the Lord's peace rest upon you during your time of bereavement.Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 12, 2016 Family - You are all in my thoughts & prayers during the days ahead. Heaven gained an angel when God called him home. Cornelius will be missed by me & many others. He always had a smile when I took care of him no matter how bad he felt. He became a friend over the years & my heart is broken. RIP until we meet again.Love,
Paige
Zahava Thompson
, TX Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Peace and love to all family and friends.Kathy Hall
Warren, AR Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Dear family, heaven received another angel. Cornelius will be miss in many different ways. He always had a happy spirit. I enjoyed taking care of him, as a nurse and a friend. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.becky Smith
WARREN, AR Monday, May 9, 2016 The Butler family you all are in my prayers..Donna Craig McDougald
Clanton, AL Monday, May 9, 2016 Rest at the feet of Jesus my dear, sweet,friend and classmate. You have earned your wings! You have been a fighter ever since I knew you. Now it is time for you to rest. I enjoyed our times in school, outside of school and while performing nursing care for you. Many times you showed me strength, I need that now as I say goodbye to someone that I loved as a brother, not just as a classmate and friend but as family. My prayers for your family.Karen Boston
Fairburn, GA Sunday, May 8, 2016 Words can't express how I feel right now. My brother n law, my forever friend. You and I bonded from day one. We've shared so many great times. I love you immensely. I will definitely miss you. You were here for a reason all these years. God spared you for a reason . Your work is done. Rest my friend. I love you "Vamp"..... Always KayTina Battles
, AR Sunday, May 8, 2016 I am praying for the family; Cornelius will be missed.Catrenina York
, AR Sunday, May 8, 2016 Cornelius was a good man, and I will miss him very much. It was a joy and honor to take care of him. Rose and family you all are in my prayers.