Cornelius Walker, Sr. Obituary (1947 - 2021)

PLEASE BE ADVISED Under all circumstances, face masks or face coverings are required and mandatory to enter King-Tears Mortuary, Inc. Your temperature will be taken upon entering King-Tears Mortuary. The number of people allowed in King-Tears Mortuary will depend on the CDC guidelines at the time of the service. Please read information posted here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/funeral-guidance.html THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING Cornelius Walker Sr., also known as "Coos," was born April 18, 1947 to JT Walker and Marjorie Wilson in Austin, Texas. He departed this life at 9:08 p.m., Saturday February 6, 2021. His parents, his brother, JT "Dooney" Walker, and his sister, Billy Jean McDonald, preceded him in death. Cornelius attended Austin Public Schools. After graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He became an Engineer, 1st Infantry, Big Red One, and there he received the Purple Heart Medal. Cornelius "Coos" had an aura about him; he just drew people toward him. He easily touched the lives of those whom he encountered. He would do anything and protect anyone that he loved and liked. He will be greatly missed. Cornelius "Coos" leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Loretta, also known as "Baby," and "Lo" of 48 years. To this union, two sons were born: Cornelius "Man" "Coos Jr.", (wife Erika) and Derek "D" (Monique); eight grandchildren: Cornelius III, Jayde, Ter'Rai, Jaleal, MaCaiya, Trai, D'Erian, and D'Asia, three brothers: Henry Walker, Maurice Walker, and James Walker, one sister: Virginia Lee Hill, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.