Tazzar Willie Nelms Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Tazzar Willie Nelms of Auburn, Alabama. Tazzar, born on July 8, 1947, passed away on June 9, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Bevelyn Nelms of Waverly, AL; his children, Damon Nelms (Colthilda) of Opelika, AL, Gerald Lockhart of Loachapoka, AL, Tazzar Javis "TJ" Nelms of Waverly, AL, Quinci Nelms (Shanetra Spinks) of Auburn, AL and Veronica Smith of Auburn, AL; his grandchildren, Brittany Spinks, QuinJavis Nelms, Khadijah Nelms (Malique), Quinesha Nelms, Quinora Nelms (Semorè), Quinci Nelms, Jr., Zoe Wilson, JaeKwan Nelms, Jamonie Shaw, Shacoria Brown, Ashley Brown, Jacob Nelms, Gerquerious Matthews and Roderick Nelms; his siblings, Charlie Mae Nelms of Waverly, AL, Yolanda Zellars Jackson of Auburn, AL, Tommie Nelms (Vicki) and Broderick Zellars of Waverly, AL; his uncle Lonnie Nelms (Mary); his cousins, Thelma Bailey of West Shawmut, AL and Sarah Bailey of West Shawmut, AL; and his siblings-in-law, Barbara Weeks (Dorsey) of Charlotte, NC, Bernice Burnett of Charlotte, NC, Teresa Whiting of Auburn, AL, Thomas Jordan of Alexander, VA, Jerome Perry of Auburn, AL and Barbara Terrell of Auburn, AL. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives.