Tom Nelson Obituary
In loving memory of Tom Nelson of Paducah, Kentucky, who departed this world on August 6, 2025 at the age of 88. Tom 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 grandson Ryan Lee Morehead; his parents, Paul James Nelson and Verna Elizabeth Kruger Nelson; his sister Sondra Elizabeth Folsom; and his brother-in-law Leo Folsom.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Elizabeth Cook Nelson; his children, Deborah Elizabeth Reynolds (Dan) of Kevil, Kentucky, Dana Ellen Wright (Dwane) of Kevil, Kentucky and Paul Dee Nelson (Elly) of Brookport, Illinois; his brother James Donald Nelson (Kay) of Kalamazoo, Michigan; his grandchildren, Joshua Lee Morehead, Cody Ryan Morehead (Emily), Justin Nelson Reynolds (Rachel), Allison Elizabeth Reynolds, Emma Elizabeth Nelson and Abby Camille Nelson; and his great grandchildren, Maddox and Mason Morehead. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
