Jay Kiplian “Kip” Cornelius, 62 of Guntersville passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1963 in Birmingham, the son of William Jay Cornelius and Sandra Brown. He was a graduate of Oneonta High School Class of 1981 and was currently working for Lowes.
He is survived by his wife: Melissa Kay Cornelius; children: Jay Kajemund Cornelius and William Wyatt Cornelius; mother: Sandra Bagwell (J.D.); father: William Jay Cornelius (Mary); sister: Kitty Cornelius Cheak (Spencer); brother: Scott Cornelius; niece and nephews: Madelyn Cheak (Fiancé: Joshua Pearson), Chase Cornelius (Emily) and Noah Cheak (Jordan). He was preceded in death by his first wife: Pamela Williams Cornelius and a nephew: River John Cornelius.
The family has chosen to honor his wishes with cremation with no formal service at this time. Gober Funeral Chapel assisted the Cornelius family with cremation arrangements.
