Cornelius Shoaf Obituary (1949 - 2020)

Cornelius Shoaf was born in Austin Texas, on August 30, 1949 He graduated from LC Anderson High School in 1968 and was a member of the state championship mile relay team which was also recognized as one of the best relay teams in the country. Shoaf received 137 track scholarship offers and chose Grambling State University (ATTENDED 1968-1972). Shoaf lettered all four years at Grambling and won the NAIA Indoor 880-yard run national championship in 1970 as a Junior and was named All-SWAC. He was a four time indoor AllAmerican from 1969-1971 and outdoors All-American in 1969. In 1972 Shoaf was accepted onto the US Olympic team. He earned a BS degree in secondary education, talked and coached at J.S. Clark junior High School at Booker T. Washington in Shreveport. Shoaf was inducted into the statewide PVILCA 2015 Inductee and lifetime member. Shoaf retired from North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, in Long Island New York. Cornelius Shoaf was born to parents Margie Shoaf-Bonner and Morris Shoaf who preceded him in death. Cornelius shared a special bond with his twin Curtis Shoaf, Richard Shoaf (deceased), Reverend Charles Bonner (Eloise), only sister Janet Arnold, Elvis Shoaf (deceased), Derwin Bonner (Gwen), and Micheal Bonner. Cornelius leaves behind six beloved children Cornell Shoaf, Daraja, Amaki,Amarjaa, Dakarai, and stepson Chris Eccles. Cornelius leaves in mourning the love of his life Randreaka Jackson and her four children. Legacy Accomplishments: L. C Anderson Class of 1968 Graduate year of 1968 - 80 yard record (still standing) Grambling State University Class of 1971 Graduate year of 1970 - 1800 meter record (still standing) PVILCA Statewide Inductee in 2015 for Track & Field - Hall of Fame; Lifetime PVILCA Board Member Dignified Virtue Startup Committee, Educational Mentor, & DV Lifetime Legacy Sponsor Please be advised: FACE MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER KING-TEARS MORTUARY. ALSO ALL FUNERAL HOMES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE CDC GUIDELINES AND MANDATED RULING OF NO MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE AT A TIME AT THE VISITATION AND/OR SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING.