James John Fitsgerald Cornelius

November 25, 1963 - October 23, 2014

Memorials may be made to James’s children. James John Fitsgerald Cornelius, 50, of Rantoul, IL, passed away at 8:54 A.M. Thursday October 23, 2014, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born November 25, 1963, in Paxton, IL, the son of David Claire and Hettie J. (Burton) Cornelius. He is survived by two daughters, Madison Ruth Cornelius and Miranda Christine Cornelius both of Port Orchard, WA; one son, Dalton James Cornelius of Port Orchard, WA; his partner, Roberto Segovia; two sisters, Cindy (Philip) Conn of Wichita Falls, TX and Lori Cornelius of Rossville, IL; four brothers, Mickey (Lisa) Cornelius of Champaign, IL, Greg (Rosellen) Cornelius of Hoopeston, IL, Marty Cornelius of Hoopeston and Geoff Cornelius of Hoopeston, IL; five nieces and nephews, Hayden Cornelius of Hoopeston, IL, Andrea Cornelius of Champaign, IL, David and Maya Cornelius of Hoopeston, IL and Emily Conn of Wichita Falls, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. James worked for Kelly Services, doing many different handyman jobs. He gave the gift of life to many others through the Gift of Hope Organ Donation Program. Memorials may be made to James’s children.