Cornelius

Jackson

Peacefully and quietly, Cornelius Jackson, of Richmond, departed this life on October 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Jackson; father, Asa Dixon; and nephew, Jeremy Higgs.

Cornelius was educated in the Richmond Public School System. After, high school he became a manager at a McDonald’s Franchise. He later moved to Washington, DC. While in Washington, Cornelius went in business for himself and managed apartment buildings and section eight housing.

He loved to be around people and have a good time. He had a special love for kids and was instrumental in raising several of his godchildren. In his spare time, he loved to visit the beaches in Florida and Virginia.

Left to cherish his loving memory are his sister, Verna Jean Bradley; brothers. Howard Jackson, Asa Mack (Christine), Mark James (Paula), Larry Jackson (Jamet), Peter Jackson (Kimberly) and Anthony Jackson (Cynthia); nieces, Jamét, Tia and Jazmine; nephews, Keith, Brandon, Derek, Cardia’, Evan and Clayton; great nieces, Briyah, Camille, Alexis, Amara and Phoebe; great nephews, Camdyn, Julien, Trey and Bricyn; other relatives and friends to include Rosa McLean (Momma Bunnie), Wanda McLean (Hattie Mae Huckleberry), Tresha McLean, Essic McLean Jr; Michelle McLean, Herman McLean (Jennifer), Mia Harrington (Jason), Peighton Howlett. 

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2026 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the Zero Prostate Cancer or Prostate Cancer Foundation

Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd.