Niles L. Jackson

Niles Amazing Life History
Niles Lydell Jackson, age 31, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. Niles was born on January 24, 1994, in Fort Wayne, IN to his birth parents Eric and Annette McKinney. He was raised in South Bend by his mom and dad, Apostle Rosco and First Lady Victoria Jackson. He graduated from New Vision Christian Academy in Mishawaka, IN. Niles lived a life of purpose and passion with a spirit as boundless as the outdoors he cherished. He found his solace and inspiration in the simple elegance of nature. Whether casting a line into a quiet lake, patiently waiting for a bite, or meticulously shaping the earth to create a beautiful landscape, he was a man who found great meaning in cultivating the world around him. His deep and abiding love for animals was a testament to his gentle and compassionate heart, and he was a true friend to all creatures, great and small.
Beyond the peaceful rhythms of the natural world, Niles was a man of powerful and vibrant energy. He was an accomplished drummer, and with every beat, he expressed a profound enthusiasm for life. The steady, pulsing rhythm of his music was a reflection of his enduring character and joyful spirit.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Apostle Rosco and First Lady Victoria Jackson, his loving birth mother, Annette McKinney, and his proud and joyful children Janila,Jeremiah, Niles Jr. and Nate.
. Also left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Brenda Hathcox of North Carolina; Andre (Toi) Gunn,Brian Jackson of Indianapolis, IN, Monica Clark of Arizona,Consuella (Alphonso) Hopkins,Monique (Larry) Harvell, Tameia (Ronald) White of Missouri,Terrance(Vonda) Jackson, Vincent (LaTisha) Jackson of Minnesota,Codie (Maurice) Bell of Georgia, Keenan Jackson, My'Quis Jackson, Rosco Jackson, Jr., Brandon Jackson,Shapree Jackson of Fort Wayne, Angel (Kelsey) Hendrix,Destiny (Andrew) Russell of Ohio, and Jazmin (Dereck) Warner of Fort Wayne, IN; Also left to cherish his memory is his maternal grandfather, Willie (Ethel) Hill of Fort Wayne, IN, his special big cousin, Lawanda Stoudimire, his nephew, Keenan Jackson Jr., his niece, Areeana Jackson, and best friend, Breion Hill, along with a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his natural father, Eric McKinney, his paternal grandparents, Henry and Mary "Nanny" Jackson, his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Barbara Fulce, maternal grandmother, Jessie Bell Stoudimire, sister, Precious Jackson, aunt Nicole Stoudimire, uncle, Anthony Jackson, and also best friend, Cornell Taylor