Cornelius Maurice Clark departed this life on August 17th, 2026 at Altercare Country Lawn in Navarre, Ohio. Cornelius was born on October 10th, 1964 in Canton, Ohio to the late Willie Dan Clark and Annie Louise (Hunt) Clark. He attended Canton City Schools. Cornelius was preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Willie Clark, grandmother, Jonnie Bell Hightower Tarpley, who raised him and his siblings, great-grandfather Morris Hightower, brother Cedric Clark (Dana), Uncles Morris Robinson, Gary Lee (Adrienne) Robinson, and aunt Rosa Lee Hunt. He is survived by his brothers Reginald R. Hunt, Rodriques N. Clark; sisters Gina M. Hunt and Ashley Clark; Aunt Glenda Robinson Russell, Aunt Adrienne Robison; uncles Isaiah (Geneva) Robinson, Isaac (Michele) Robinson; sister-in-law Dana Rollison; "Cuzs" Gail, Mark, Jolonda, and Robin Clark; a host of nieces and nephews; as well as extended family. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Greater Bethel Apostolic Church, 2335 15th St SW, Canton, Ohio 44706. The memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m.

The family sincerely thanks Aultman Hospice at Woodlawn and Altercare Country Lawn for their care, support and sympathy shown to Cornelius during his final hours.

Ward-Simchak Funeral Home

330-455-0293