Nelson Johnson Obituary

In loving memory of Nelson Johnson (Iuka, Mississippi), who departed this world on February 24, 2026 at the age of 86. Nelson leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson Johnson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Everett and Frances Johnson; and his grandson John Eric Johnson. He is survived by: his wife Bessie Venita Johnson; his children, Angela Lynn Colwell (Kenny) of Fox, AR, Timothy Nelson Johnson of Amory, MS, Steven Wayne Johnson of Iuka, MS and Jimmy Ray Johnson (Teresa) of Amory, MS.; his grandchildren, Christy Wilkerson of Memphis, TN, Megan Smith (Brady) of Greenville, MS, Mallory Nash of Wala Wala, WA, Lindsey Best (TJ) of Amory, MS, Sonya Clark (Jeromy) of Amory, MS, Russell Lawrence Johnson of Amory, MS, Kirsten Johnson of Saltillo, MS, Timothy Elijah Johnson of Dorsey, MS and John Preston Johnson of Amory, MS.; and his siblings, Danny Johnson (Patsy) of Paragould, AR, Barbara Burgess of Monette, AR and Shelia Wideman (Bill) of Baton Rouge, LA.. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.