Douglas Wayne Nelson, born October 23rd, 1956 in Hopkins County, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Alvin Nelson and Colleen Long Nelson, along with a brother, Thomas Martin Nelson, and a son, Jason Allen Nelson.
Douglas was a member of Embrey Methodist Church in Vendetta, KY. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed tending to his yard, spending time outside, and cooking barbecues in his pit. He cherished family bonding as a treasured hobby and was active in his community. Douglas was also a coal miner for 36 years. He worked for Peabody, Pyro, and Ken-American.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Alice Nelson, one son, Jarrod Bradley Nelson, one granddaughter, Rachael Nelson, four Brothers, Charles Alvin and Linda Nelson, William Bernard and Shannon Nelson, Tony Lee Nelson, Wendell Bruce, and Teresa Nelson, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery in Hanson, KY. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 11, 2024, and from 11:00 A.M. until the service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
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