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Michael Nelson Obituary

NELSON MICHAEL J. NELSON On February 25, 2008 loving son of Plezy L. Nelson and the late Willie B. Nelson; father of a daughter Kim. Also survived by seven sisters and three brothers. Fiance' Rebecca Collier. Out of town arrangements by HICKS AND SONS MORTUARY, Macon, GA. 478-788-4300. Funeral will be held Monday, March 3, 2008 11 am at Friendship Baptist Church, 411 Cotton Avenue, Americus, GA. Interment Staley Memorial Gardens. Local arrangements by STRICKLAND FUNERAL SERVICES.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 28, 2008.

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deidrah battle

March 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Daphana Thomas

March 6, 2008

I'm deeply sadden by your lost. May God be ever present in your time of need.

March 6, 2008

MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED FROM RACHEL BATTLE WEST & FAMILY SHANICE & JARVIS

Willie golphin

March 3, 2008

"..THE LORD IS GOOD, AND HIS MERCY IS EVERLASTING.."

The Battle Family

March 3, 2008

We humbly submit our condolences and prayers of comfort & strengthen to the entire Nelson Family.

Melvin James

March 2, 2008

We are offering our condolences and prays to my Uncle and Cousins at this time of need. May Michael rest in peace. God blessed all of you.
Your Cousin Melvin James and Family.

Charlie [Skull] Williams 111

March 2, 2008

Good-by my friend.

Jordan & Anna Davis

March 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Arthur (TWEET) Williams

March 1, 2008

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. You now have the comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us. With my deepest sympathy.

Jacqueline (Hamilton) Halton

February 29, 2008

I send my sincere condolences to the Nelson family during your time of bereavement. May the blood of the lamb give you peace and give you strength. Michael rest in peace.

Jacqueline Halton

February 29, 2008

I would like to express my deepest condolence to the Nelson family during your time of bereavement. May the joy of the Lord be your strengthen to console you during this difficult time. Michael rest in peace.

Bridget Champion

February 29, 2008

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Ricarter & Regina Watts

February 29, 2008

Ricarter and Regina Watts of Albany, GA would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of your loved one. Our prayer is that you will find peace in the the God of all comfort. Please know that our heart is filled with compassion for the Nelson family at this time.

Doshia Watts (Mitchell)

February 29, 2008

My Condolence to the family. Micheal were a great classmate of mine.

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