Roy W. Nelson

Roy W. Nelson, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the age of 81. For over 30 years, Mr. Nelson was an educator with the Miami-Dade County School System, in Florida, where he taught Driver's Education at Jackson High School. Additionally, he served as the head football coach and defensive coordinator. Mr. Nelson fulfilled his duties as both coach and teacher with passion and zeal - building lasting bonds and positively impacting the lives of his students. As an avid hunter and a master fisherman, Mr. Nelson was in his element whenever he was in the woods or on the water. He had a fondness for animals, especially his dog, Jack. He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley Joan Nelson; parents, Henry and Mamie Nelson; sister and brother-in-law, Sena and Van Holmes; and brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Sarah Nelson.

Survivors include his daughter, Missy Nelson; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Nelson Chandler, Todd and Martye Nelson; step-daughter, Karen Hinson and husband, William; step-son, Bill Stafford and wife, Jill; grandchildren, Katie Smith and husband, Kane, Jordan Nelson; step-grandchildren, Lauren Hinson, Justin Stafford and wife, Kaitlyn, Jacob Stafford and wife, Monica, Jimmy Stafford, Joel Stafford, William Hinson, IV; great-grandchildren, Nora Smith, Elena Nelson, Halley Stafford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Nelson will be held Friday, May 10, 2019, 12:00 Noon, at The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Bill Stafford and Pastor Todd Nelson officiating. Friends are invited to visit with his family at the church, one hour prior to service, from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon.

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Visitation

MAY 10. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

The Baptist Tabernacle
10119 Access Road NW
Covington, GA, 30014

Memorial Service

MAY 10. 12:00 PM (EDT)

The Baptist Tabernacle
10119 Access Road NW
Covington, GA, 30014