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.
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.
