Buddy Nelson Obituary
We bid farewell to Buddy Nelson of Oxford, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 30, 2025 at the age of 74. Buddy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Dotson Nelson and Grace Nelson; his sisters, Carol Lois Stevens and Mary Grace Nelson; and his brother-in-law Wayne Stevens.
He is survived by: his wife Becky Nelson; his children, Bill Nelson (Sharonna) and Brook Nelson Woodward; his grandchildren, Maddie Nelson, Iva Grace Nelson, Brooks Woodward and James Woodward; his brother Dotson Nelson III; and his nieces and nephews, Beth Meehan (Bill), Chip Stevens (Sandra), Art Stevens (Becky), Charlie Stevens (Autumn), Kate Johnson, Nelson McWhorter, Josh Nelson, Matthew Nelson, William Nelson, Jake Roby, Ty Roby, Allie Vega (Juan), Emilee Norman (Ross), Brandon Prizer and Blake Prizer (Emily).
His legacy will continue to live on through his family whom he loved dearly, the people he impacted, churches he built and families he loved, and referred to them as "Families of Faith."Flowers will be accepted or please donate to Golden Springs Baptist Church Children's Building Fund or InterFaith Ministries. Keep Buddy's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
