John “Jack” Cornelius, 77, of Pearland Texas passed away on February 10th, 2025. He was born July 8th, 1947 to William and Mary Cornelius in Galveston, Texas. Jack served his country in the Air Force, he was stationed in Alaska as a Medic, treating the wounded during Vietnam. Jack has lived in Pearland since 1977 and is a member of Golfcrest Country Club.  He was a Past President of the La Marque Rotary Club, a two-time Paul Harris Fellow and former President of the Union Carbide Retirees. He retired after 33 years of service from Union Carbide which is now Dow Chemical in Texas City.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Cornelius; sisters Mary “Sissy” Loy and Rose Krell; brothers William “Billy” Cornelius, Robert “Bobby” Cornelius, and Stephen “Steve” Cornelius.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Becky Cornelius; daughter Amanda Kuhn and Brad; son Dustin Cornelius and Jody; his grandchildren Sophie Cornelius, Conrad Kuhn, Grayson Kuhn, Dylan Cornelius, and Truett Kuhn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E. Broadway St. Pearland, TX 77581.  Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Crowder Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Allen officiating.  Pallbearers serving will be Brad Neuliep, John Crowder, Johnny Helpenstill,  Bob Campbell, Dr. Blaire Krell and Dr. Andrew Novosad.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Pearland Neighborhood Center, SEVA Clinic, Christian Helping Hands or Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance