In Memory

Jackie Nelson (1957)

Jackie Nelson (1957)

Jackie Lewis Nelson, (OHS 1957)

ODESSA, TX:   Jack "Greasy" Nelson, age 74, of Odessa, passed away March 24, 2013, in Odessa, Texas.
 
He was born October 15, 1938, to Emmit and Vera Nelson in Odessa and was a lifelong resident of Odessa. He married the love of his life, Nelda Willett, on December 6, 1959, in May, Texas, and enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Jack owned and operated D & J Automotive with Nelda for over 40 years before retiring in 2007. Jack was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman throughout his life. 
 
His four grandchildren were the apple of his eye, each having a special bond with him through soccer, golf, football, fishing or breakfast at Dumplings. He cherished their time together.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Babe Williamson, Thelma Montgomery, and Pat Barton. 
 
Greasy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nelda; son, Brian Nelson and partner Lance McNiel; daughters, Melissa and husband Trent Yates, Lisa and her husband Kirk Strahan; four precious grandchildren, Barrett Yates, Paige Strahan, Branson Yates and Austin Strahan. He is also survived by sisters, Gwen Edwards, Grace and husband David Gober; brother, Sonny and wife Marlene Nelson; and his sister-in-law, Wanda Toler, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. 
 
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 7-8 PM at Sunset Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Bratcher officiating. 
 
The family would like to thank the 4th floor CCU staff at Medical Center Hospital and the staff at Home Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Home Hospice House or Visiting Angels. 
 
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home. To sign the guest book, go to our website at www.sunsetodessa.com.
 
Published in Odessa American on March 27, 2013-
 
Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX 79762

432-362-2331


 


 

 








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