John “J.W.” Nelson passed away January 25, 2012 in Pasadena, Texas. He was born June 14, 1929 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Woodman and Lena Grafe Nelson. He was retired from Oxy Chem after 42 years of service and a member of Pasadena Masonic Lodge N0. 1155. He is survived by his son, John Nelson; daughter, Theresa Blair and husband Reed; sisters, Delores King and husband Bill, and Mary Yvonne Roach; grandchildren, Eric Nelson, Ashley Nelson, Brandon Blair and Cody Blair. Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5PM to 7PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10AM at Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park. To express words of comfort to the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com.