Lee Cornelison

Edward Lee Cornelison, age 59 of Carthage, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.

Lee was born on May 17, 1967 in Randolph County to Edward and Brenda Hill Cornelison. He went to Southwest Randolph High School and played football and basketball for the cougars. Lee was owner/operator of LC Masonry and was known for his attention to detail and top quality work. Lee instilled a strong work ethic into his children. If you knew Lee, you knew that family meant the most to him. He was so proud of his children and adored his grandchildren. Lee loved traveling to the beach and mountains with his family. When Lee was at home, he was always outdoors doing something. He thoroughly enjoyed working on trucks with his children, taking them hunting and fishing, and working in his garden. Lee was preceded in death by his father, Edward Cornelison.

Lee is survived by his wife of 38 years, Priscilla Foster Cornelison of the home; children, Brandon Lee Cornelison (Lexie Meserve), Heidi Leanne Cornelison, and Justin Ray Cornelison (Reese Burge) all of Carthage; grandchildren, Bryson Lee and Kinsley Leanne; mother, Brenda Hill Cornelison; sister, Amy Donahue (Jim); nephew, Emory; stepbrother, Randall Cornelison; and his faithful canine companion, Buddy.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 03, 2026 from 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM at Center Cross Baptist Church, 1789 Center Cross Church Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Reynolds and Rev. Tony Thomas officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lee’s honor to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or at www.heart.org