Kingsford (King) Cornelius, age 83, of Louisville, Kentucky departed this life on December 2, 2013 surrounded by family at the Regency Care Center. He was a native of Russellville, Kentucky and was born to Mabel and Eldon Cornelius on April 16th 1929. Kingsford is survived by his brother Wayne Cornelius. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Donald and George and one precious granddaughter Paige. Kingsford is survived by his loving wife and lifelong sweetheart Betty Jean Cornelius. Kingsford's greatest happiness was his family and serving his God. He is survived by 6 children; Sheila (Walter) Adcock of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Belinda (Chris) Urbano of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Ronald,(Diane)Cornelius, Rebecca (Craig) Mulligan & Pamela(Rick)Goff all of Louisville, Kentucky and Michael (Laura)Cornelius of Tampa, Florida. He has eight grandchildren and one great grandson; Christopher Bryan, Stephanie, Bronson, Benny, Brice, R.J., departed granddaughter Paige, Matthew, Amber and Christopher James, great grandson. Kingsford worked many years in his Church, He was an active member of the Gospel Assembly Church of Louisville, Ky, the Gospel Kingdom Church of Louisville,Ky, the Shepherdsville,Ky Gospel Chapel and finally with his daughter and son in law at the Open Door Assembly Church in Elizabethtown, Ky. Kingsford was retired from Rohm & Haas Corp. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and vacationing with his family. He was an avid photographer, and especially enjoyed nature. The Visitation will be at Owen Funeral Home, address: 5317 Dixie Highway on Wednesday 2pm to 8pm 12/4/13, The Funeral will be on Thursday 12/05 @ 1pm, at the Owen Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Louisville Memorial Gardens East on Ballardsville Road.