James Monroe Nelson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Monroe Nelson of Coden, Alabama, who passed away on April 4, 2023 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Elisha Nelson and Earline Nelson; and his siblings, Oliver Nelson, Austin Nelson, Smitty Nelson, Bill Nelson, Jack Nelson, Sydney Nelson, Elisha Nelson, Mickey Nelson, Terry Nelson, Myrtle Cooper, Rose Conway, Francis Zirlott, Kent Nelson and Avon Lannie.

He is survived by : his wife Cecilia "Cele" Steiner Nelson; his children, James "Butch" Nelson, Jr., Scott O. Nelson (Lisa), Frances Nelson Clary (Craig) and Shanna Nelson; his grandchildren, Joselynn Roberts, Paige Malone, Adam Clary, Jacob Nelson and Saylor King; his great grandchildren, Luna, Liam Roberts and Paige Malone; and his siblings, Yvonne Cheevers, Betty Gunnels and Thomas Nelson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in favor of St. Margaret Catholic Church or McGill-Toolen Catholic High School.