Kenneth Donald Cornelius, 85, of Lubbock passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He leaves his wife, M. Jan Cornelius of 43 years; his daughters, Caroline Johnson and Diana Howard; his grandson, Colton Howard; and his sons-in-law, Brent Johnson and Jason Howard.
Dr. Cornelius graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in geology and his master's in geology in 1965. He was subsequently awarded the Fulbright and Ford Foundation scholarships, earning his Ph.D. in hard mineral geology at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Cornelius had the opportunity to explore the world while working for Kennecto, Esso, Freeport McMoran, Exxon Minerals, and his own consulting business. His hard mineral expertise led him to be one of the world's foremost and successful exploratory geologists.
A remembrance will be held for friends and family at Mrs. Cornelius's home today, Jan. 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Keith Wiseman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Lubbock.
He leaves his wife, M. Jan Cornelius of 43 years; his daughters, Caroline Johnson and Diana Howard; his grandson, Colton Howard; and his sons-in-law, Brent Johnson and Jason Howard.
Dr. Cornelius graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in geology and his master's in geology in 1965. He was subsequently awarded the Fulbright and Ford Foundation scholarships, earning his Ph.D. in hard mineral geology at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Cornelius had the opportunity to explore the world while working for Kennecto, Esso, Freeport McMoran, Exxon Minerals, and his own consulting business. His hard mineral expertise led him to be one of the world's foremost and successful exploratory geologists.
A remembrance will be held for friends and family at Mrs. Cornelius's home today, Jan. 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Keith Wiseman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Lubbock.
Kenneth Donald Cornelius, 85, of Lubbock passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He leaves his wife, M. Jan Cornelius of 43 years; his daughters, Caroline Johnson and Diana Howard; his grandson, Colton Howard; and his sons-in-law, Brent Johnson and Jason Howard.
Dr. Cornelius graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in geology and his master's in geology in 1965. He was subsequently awarded the Fulbright and Ford Foundation scholarships, earning his Ph.D. in hard mineral geology at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Cornelius had the opportunity to explore the world while working for Kennecto, Esso, Freeport McMoran, Exxon Minerals, and his own consulting business. His hard mineral expertise led him to be one of the world's foremost and successful exploratory geologists.
A remembrance will be held for friends and family at Mrs. Cornelius's home today, Jan. 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Keith Wiseman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Lubbock.
He leaves his wife, M. Jan Cornelius of 43 years; his daughters, Caroline Johnson and Diana Howard; his grandson, Colton Howard; and his sons-in-law, Brent Johnson and Jason Howard.
Dr. Cornelius graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in geology and his master's in geology in 1965. He was subsequently awarded the Fulbright and Ford Foundation scholarships, earning his Ph.D. in hard mineral geology at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Cornelius had the opportunity to explore the world while working for Kennecto, Esso, Freeport McMoran, Exxon Minerals, and his own consulting business. His hard mineral expertise led him to be one of the world's foremost and successful exploratory geologists.
A remembrance will be held for friends and family at Mrs. Cornelius's home today, Jan. 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Keith Wiseman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Lubbock.
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