James Elias Jackson Obituary

In loving memory of James Elias Jackson (Southfield, Michigan), who departed this world on May 17, 2026 at the age of 92. James Elias leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Elias Jackson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Tremble; his grandmother Mary; his father Rev. Eli Jackson (Elizabeth); his wife Nella D. Jackson; and his aunt Lela Bell Manningham.

He is survived by: his children, Kathryn L. Johnson (Robert), Connie D. Jenkins (Nathan), Anthony R. Houston (Monica) and Sonia Jackson Myles; his grandchildren, Nathan Jenkins II (Reshida), Darrin Johnson (Casey), Anton Houston, Kendall Myles and Jordan Myles; his siblings, Elizabeth "Babymae" Rice, Eloise Halliburton, Deboraha Harris and Berkley Brooks; and his siblings-in-law, Lillie B. Strong and Moses Brewer (Gwen). He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.