James Thomas Nelson was born September 4, 1946 to the parentage of Lamar Nelson and Letha Wilks Nelson in Gilmer, Texas. He graduated from Dunbar High School. He worked for Parker Hannifan for over 40 years. He will truly be missed.
James loved reading the Bible, watching old Western TV shows, and Sports.
It was on Sunday, January 5, 2020, that James exchanged his life for eternity. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Angela Nelson, five brothers and two sisters.
Those who are left to cherish his memories his wife, Thelma of 39 years; Daughter Chiquita Johnson of Ft Worth, TX, God Son Donald (Merle) Jackson of Ft Worth, TX, Sister Helen Herod of Los Angeles , CA, Brother in Law Michael (Debra) Stepteau of San Antonio, TX, and Granddaughter Reginae Jackson of Ft Worth, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A special friend Harold (Glenda) Pabalate!
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