James Herman Nelson Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-14T17:00:00
End: 2025-06-14T18:00:00
Location: Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.

The world bids farewell to James Herman Nelson (Gulfport, Mississippi), born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, departing on June 5, 2025 at the age of 81. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Herman Nelson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Moses Nelson and Ruby Clyde Carter; and his sister Michele Cotton. He is survived by: his wife Loretta Nelson; his children, Tony, Kenesah, Hyman, Christopher and Tiffany; his grandchildren, Jasha, Milanie, Sidney, Jordan, Jayla, J'dynn, Leoni, Idris, Reis, Cody, Aaron, Mylah and Carson; his great grandchild Baby Jasha; his niece Venice; and his great-nephews, Cyir, Elijah and Jacob.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lockett-Williams Mortuary Inc

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Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.
2018 31st Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

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June 14

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Lockett-Williams Mortuary, Inc.
2018 31st Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

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