Kenneth Alan Cornelius

Kenneth Alan Cornelius, 80, of Lake Ridge, Virginia passed away peacefully May 25, 2026, Memorial Day, surrounded by much love from his wife Judy and the loving care provided at Aspen Hill Assisted Living after many months of hospitalizations. Kenny was born March 30, 1946, in Washington, Indiana to Clyde and June (Bratton) Cornelius. After graduating high school he spent the next 29 years serving proudly for the U.S. Air Force receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and a Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering at Colorado University. After his Air Force career, he worked for Argonne National Lab in the D.C. area as an Environmental consultant. Following both rewarding careers he and his wife Judy enjoyed many years traveling across the country visiting many friends and family. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. One of his nightlights was attending many different Catholic Churches during his retirement traveling years and studying about the saints. He was an avid reader of U.S. history, U.S. Presidents, and Church history. He remained humble after beginning his education from a one room country grammar school in southern Indiana. Kenny is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Judy (Armes) Cornelius, his son Douglas, grandchildren Justin and Ashlyn, and two brothers, Bob and Leon Cornelius. He is proceeded in death by his daughter Laura Lynn Cornelius, sister Kay (Cornelius) Miller, and younger brother Larry Dean Cornelius. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of getting to know him and especially those who cared for him and understood his serious poorly understood illness for over 9 years. Visitation and funeral will be held on Tuesday June 9, 2026 from 10am and 11am respectfully at Miller Funeral Home, (3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA. 22192). Interment will follow the funeral at Fairfax Memorial Cemetery (9900 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032) where his final resting place will be near his beloved daughter Laura. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in memory of Colonel Kenneth A. Cornelius, to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration:AFTD.org or AFTD, 2700 Horizon Dr., Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA. 19406.

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Kenneth Alan Cornelius

May 25, 2026