Robert Earl Cornelius Jr., age 51, of Crossett, AR passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR. He was a native of Camden, AR but grew up in Crossett. He was a retired Lift Driver for GP Paper Mill. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Missionary Church. He was a Mason member of Exodus Lodge 403.

He is preceded in death by his father Robert Earl Cornelius Sr., April 30, 2021.

Robert enjoyed traveling, going out to eat, and playing cards. He loved sports and was a die heart Crossett Eagles fan and a Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by his wife of ten years, Rebecca Newton Cornelius; two sons Robert Earl Cornelius III "Trey" of Crossett, AR and Loranzo Keys of Bryant, AR; his mother Emma Jean Cornelius of Crossett, AR; two sisters Staci Cornelius of Crossett, AR and Shirlene Cornelius of Camden, AR; one grandchild Deklan Cornelius; and a host of other family members and friends.

Graveside Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Westview Cemetery with Pastor Jessie Radford Jr. officiating. Pallbearers Wayne Boston, Robert Cornelius III, Roy Curtis, Elbert Ray Gibbs, Danny Lowe, and David Riley Jr. Honorary Pallbearers Exodus Lodge 403.

Visitation 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Cromwell Funeral Home Chapel in Hamburg, AR.

Services entrusted to Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, AR.