Lawrence Dean Nelms Obituary
In loving memory of Lawrence Dean Nelms (Decatur, Alabama), who departed this world on June 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Lawrence leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, L. D. Nelms and Alice Cornelia Briggs Nelms; his former wife Mary Lee Arant Nelms; his son Roger Steven Nelms; and his brother Kenneth Brown Nelms.
He is survived by: his wife Diana Parker Nelms; his son Kevin Dean Nelms (Stacey); his stepchildren, Jill Key Hardesty and Sean Key; his grandchildren, Clayton Dean Nelms, Kayley Key, Kade Key, Lilly Key and John Ross Key; his great grandchild Berkley Dean Nelms; and his sister Linda Nelms Ware (Don). He is also survived by one niece, and three nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Shelton Funeral Home Chapel (2105 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601).
In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Carrol Baker, Fellowship of Christion Athletes at hhtps://my.fca.org/?form=scarrollbaker or a Charity of your choice.
