John “Jack” Cornelius
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 Pearland, TX. 77581. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Crosspoint Church, 1134 Old Alvin Rd. Pearland, TX. 77581 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
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jack was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Blessings,
Judith (Onstead) Herman
class of ‘65
Our very sincere sympathy.
The best dad that anyone could ever ask for! A real dream come true for my life! Papa Jack we will miss you so much. But we are at peace knowing you are no longer suffering and you are now rejoicing with everyone who has gone before you. There is no way to property portray just how amazing you were! Please continue to watch over us. Until we meet again!! Love you 248!
Just guessing I’d say I’ve known Jack and his family for almost 50 years.
A kinder person with a genuine sense of humor would be hard to find. Will miss his smile and wry sense of humor at the club or on the golf course or an occasional meeting at the grocery store. My sincerest condolences go out to Becky and the family in this hard time.
Dustin and Jody,
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. His love lives on in you and your children and because of him, and your family, the world is a better place. What a wonderful legacy.
Hugs,
Jack was such a source of joy and happiness. He will be missed by so many friends and all his family. He was very special.
I have no words to say other than pure sadness. He was my dad’s younger brother that stood by me while I grieved my dad and helped my dad at all times. I am in tears, hearing about his passing. He is loved and forever will be loved by a big family and everyone. Great man, he will live forever in our memories and future life. Much love to Becky and all of the family.
Uncle Jack was my mom’s brother and the greatest source of wisdom and strength to her throughout her life. He supported us so much growing up and when she died he was such a rock for me and my brother. I will always be grateful to him and will miss him so much. I know his wisdom and strength will live on through his children and grandchildren and all of us who knew and loved him.
I have only known Jack for a couple of years he and I have got to know each other thur Y he and I have had many conversations riding our bikes at the Y . I will miss him greatly at the Y . God bless him and his family .
Jack, I will always remember your kindness and your humor. I may be far away but you and your loving wife, Becky will forever be in my heart.
With much fondness; I will remember you.
He is such a wonderful man, husband, father, Grandfather and borther to my beloved dad. He will be dearly missed by so many. I hope is now reunited with his siblings and parents. Much love to the family.
Good bye Dear Jack. What a great guy kind ,caring and a great sense of humor. I will miss you terribly but will see you again some day and maybe we will let the O’Neal boys sit in and we can all swap stories. Much love to all of you beautiful girls and family
Mr. Cornelius was a wonderful father figure for so many! He was one of the kindest men I’ve met. Prayers for the entire family, I know his absence will be vast. May he rest in peace.