Bennie Nelson Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Bennie Nelson in Oxford, Mississippi. Bennie, born on March 2, 1951 in Coffeeville, Mississippi, passed away on July 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Bennie for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Bennie’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alonzo Nelson and Melton Nelson. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Nelson; his children, Selena Cleveland (Chris) of Walls, MS and Ben Nelson (Candace) of Senatobia, MS; his stepchildren, Barbara Annette Williamson of Clarksdale, MS and Danny Shaun Self of Clarksdale, MS.; and his grandchildren, Ragan Medlin, Chloe Nelson, Levi Nelson, Myracle Cleveland and Alyssa Cleveland.
