Thomas Lee Nelson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Lee Nelson (Lima, Ohio), who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Lee Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Nelson and Erma Nelson Sr. (Everett); his half-brother Frank Nelson Jr.; and his sister-in-law Sherry Brown. He is survived by: his wife Debra L. Nelson (Roethlisberger); his sister Troas Mantooth (Michael) of Lima, OH; his sister-in-law Amy Placie (Tim) of Jeromesville, OH.; and his nieces and nephews, Jennifer Baker (Bruce) of Elida, OH, Nicole Smith (Chris) of Jeromesville, OH, Shawn Placie of Jeromesville, OH, Stephanie Brown of Columbus, OH, Anne Patti (Dave) of Johnstown, OH, Natalie Periatt (Greg) of Columbus, OH and Scott Brown (Jamie Nance) of Indian Lake, OH.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee Chapel (1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deb's Dogs.
