John Roland Nelson Jr.

John is survived by his brothers and sisters, Deiadra Mirick (Rick), Paul Nelson, Ernest Nelson, Stephenie Bosarge (Louis "Bubba"), Alice Higdon (James), Julia Strauss (Kenneth) and Rita Marlene Seaman (Timmy); best friend and loyal dog, Chips; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Roland Nelson, Sr.; mother, Hilda Mary Hebert Nelson; and brother, Michael Shane Nelson.

A visitation for John will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church, 13790 S Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre, Alabama 36509. A celebration of life will occur Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Oddfellow Cemetery, Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Serving as pallbearers are Damian Bosarge, Joseph Stupack, Ethan Nelson, Carissa Pierce, Marvin Craft, Curtis Goleman, honorary pallbearers, Joshua Johnson, Robert Barbour, Robert Craft, Jackson Bosarge, and Carter Bosarge.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the Nelson family.