On Saturday, October 8th 2022 Delbert “Del” Nielsen of Moody Alabama passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Del was born on January 10, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Niels and Opal Nielsen. He was kind and softly spoken. He always had time for family and friends. Always willing to help those in need. He was the owner and operator of Leeds Tool and Machine in Leeds Alabama for many years. After retiring, he drove delivery for Service Construction Supply in Birmingham Alabama. With his kind and compassionate spirit he didn’t hesitate to help those in need. He was a loving husband and father and will be missed dearly. Mr. Nielsen never met a stranger. He will be so dearly missed by anyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lena McGuire Nielsen; his sons, Roger Nielsen (Tara); daughters, Christy Jeffcoat (Ricky) and Debi Waldrop (Todd); sisters, Janice Nielsen and Olga Nielsen; his grandchildren, Emily Clark (Will), Chase Nielsen (Gabby), Mike Jeffcoat (Mandy), and Amy Moman (Josh); great grandchildren, Ellie Clark, Everly Clark, Jackson Jeffcoat, Ann Elise Jeffcoat, Isla Gray Jeffcoat, Jonah Moman, Naomi Moman, and Eisley Moman; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will received friends on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Kilgroe Funeral Home, 1750 Ashville Road Leeds, Alabama 35094 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. There will be a service in the chapel beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Forest Crest Cemetery. Services directed by Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds, Alabama
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