Jerry L. Cornelius, 77, of Tulsa, OK passed away on Sept. 9th, 2016. Jerry was born on Sept. 29th, 1938 in Oklahoma City to Delphine and Meyers Cornelius.

Jerry was a 3rd generation photographer with the designation as a Master of Photography, a Photographic Craftsman by the Professional Photographers of America and Associate of The American Society of Photographers. He specialized in commercial photography.

Jerry was a member of the Rotary Club of Tulsa for 53 years and the first recipient of the group's Service Above Self Award, the club's highest honor. From 2003-2007, Jerry served as the Executive Director of the Beryl Ford Collection. He undertook the job of digitizing and cataloguing the Collection, Tulsa's largest and most extensive collection of historical Tulsa photographs and artifacts, totaling over 200,000 items.

In addition, he belonged to several Masonic organizations including the Pilgrim-Rock Masonic Lodge, Tulsa Scottish Rite, Akdar Shrine, Order of DeMolay, York Rite -- Trinity Commandery and Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. He was also a member of The Tulsa Press Club, Founders Chorus, Professional Photographers of Oklahoma, Professional Photographers of America, the American Society of Photographers and OU Alumni of Tulsa. Jerry served our country as a United States Marine and was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church.

He earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Oklahoma in Public Relations Journalism & Mass Communications.

He is survived by his daughters Janet L. Carmichael of Kentucky and husband Brent; Jamie L. Danias of New Jersey and husband Konstantin and Andrea M. Spencer of Tulsa and partner Michael Green. He has 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Downtown Rotary Club of Tulsa Foundation or Will Rogers Alumni Association.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 14th at 3pm at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 3500 S. Peoria Ave, Tulsa. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com