June 16, 1954 ~ October 28, 2019 (age 65)

Mr. Cornelious M. Williams, 65, passed away at Memorial Hospital on the afternoon of Monday, October 28, 2019. Cornelious was born on June 16, 1954 in Ruleville, Mississippi to Johnny B. Williams Sr. and Lizzie B. (Bigbee) Hudson. 

After High School, Cornelious enlisted in the US Military and proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He was faithfully employed for many years as a general laborer for the South Bend Railroad and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Cornelious is survived by his mother, Lizzie of South Bend; Sisters, Linda Williams of South Bend, Imogene Johnson of South Bend, Robin K. (Charles) Crump of South Bend, Michelle Pinkston of St. Louis, MO and Marsha R. Williams of St. Louis, MO; Brothers, Johnny B Williams Jr. of Tunica, MS and Anthony (Darlene) Williams of East St. Louis, IL; close friend Richard Townsend of South Bend; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Cornelious was preceded in death by his Father, Johnny Sr. There are no known children. 

Services for Cornelious M. Williams will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater St. Matthew Life Changing Ministries, 2705 Marquette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46628 . Friends may call on the family for one hour prior services at the church. Apostle Charles King, Sr. to officiate. Palmer Funeral Homes – West Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

From Linda Williams: 

Deceased Classmate: Cornelious Williams
Graduation Year: 1973
Obituary Link: Palmer funeral home
Date Of Birth: 6-16-1954
Date Deceased: 10-29-2019
Age at Death: 65
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Classmate City: South Bend
Classmate State: IN
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes
Survived By: Brothers: Johnny B Williams, Anthony Williams Sisters: Linda Williams Imogene Johnson Robin Hudson

Cornelious Williams was called Mickey. He stood 6’5 and was a Good Looking, quiet guy with a beautiful sense of humor and a heart of gold with a smile to match. He was a very proud Marine. Mickey loved music. Especially the Blues. He loved to ride his bike on the west side of South Bend. He knew everyone and everyone knew Mickey.

2/24/2026 JEC

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