Cornelius Lewis, Jr., was born March 29, 1934 to LeDell Williams and Cornelius Lewis in Idabel, Oklahoma. Cornelius was the second oldest child of five children. He attended Page Elementary and Douglas High School in Oklahoma City, OK. After graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Air Force completing his four year tour. He later worked for the Oklahoma City Sanitation Department, following he worked at Tinker Air Force Base. He furthered his education by attending OSU and Langston University receiving his B.S. Degree. He retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 1993. Cornelius united with Calvary Baptist Church at a young age and was also, affiliated with St. James A.M.E. He is preceded in death by both parents, his daughter Charolett (Puddin) Lewis Thomas, his brother Billie J. Lewis, two sisters Pauline Murray and Ollie Maroney. Cornelius leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 40-years Naomi H. Lewis, two sons Cornelius (Ola Faye) Lewis III, Guy Edward Lewis and five more daughters, Pamela Fuller (Virgil), Bettye Jo Ford, Brenda McKeller (Greg), Deborah Robertston (David), Vivian Maples (Bill), sister Maudie Smith of Oklahoma City, OK, two brothers, Columbus (Mary) Lewis of Midwest City, OK, Wallace (Juanita) Walker of Idabel, OK, eighteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and many friends. Also, his doctors: Dr. John Randolph and Dr. Malli'Palli.