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bernard grant
September 09, 2025 | Roxboro, NC | Friend
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Photo courtesy of Shuler-Marshall Funeral Home - Holly Hill
Mr. John Nelson
Sep 20, 1957 - Sep 1, 2025
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Paul Eadie jr
September 09, 2025 | Stone Mountain, GA | Friend
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My condolences to the Nelson family.
My name is Annette and I met Skipper when he first came to Jersey City as a teen during summer vacations to visit Eddie Grant.
Skipper was kind and a jokester
Funny and a sense of humor.
May Skipper R.I.P. no more pain my friend.
September 08, 2025
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Know that your family are in our prayers.
Coleman Green
September 08, 2025 | Family
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To Patricia, Hester and John's immediate family my condolences to you all, sending love and strength.
Curtis Broughton
September 08, 2025 | Mauldin, SC | Friend
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My deepest condolences to the family, Jay was my neighbor and bus driver in Jersey My daughters assisted his wife with the two girls and matter of fact his daughter has my daughter name. He was the best bus driver.
Theresa WrightJeffers
September 08, 2025 | Bayonne, NJ | Neighbor
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To patricia my pray and condolences goes out to you and your family may God keep you all and strength for your loss Lottie(dolly
LOTTIE MILLIGAN /Sturdivant
September 07, 2025 | University Heights, OH | Friend
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To my family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that Jay is resting in the loving arms of a caring God. He is at peace with his mother, father, brother, grandmother, and the rest of our family members. May God strengthen you. With all our Love, William and Carolyn Nelson-Dobbs
Carolyn Nelson-Dobbs
September 07, 2025 | Burlington, NC | Family
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Rest in peace, J. I will cherish your smile and laughter. Tee pinckney Ri hards.
Theresa Richards
September 07, 2025 | GA | Friend
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Obituary
Mr. John's Obituary
Mr. John Anthony Nelson, affectionately known as “Skipper” or “Jay,” was the third child and the oldest son born to the late Peter George “Melvin” Nelson and Ruthie Mae Rogers Nelson.
Early Life & Faith
His Christian journey began at an early age at Jerusalem United Methodist Church in Cross, South Carolina. As a young boy, he dedicated his life to Christ “During Wilderness at JUMC” and became a faithful member of the church, where his foundation of faith was built and nurtured.
Education & Football Legacy
John attended Cross High School, where he became a “Legend” football player. Known for his leadership and talent, he proudly served as captain of the Cross High Trojans. Wearing his double-number jersey, he played linebacker with passion and skill, leaving a legacy as a football legend in his community. He graduated with the Class of 1976.
Career & Family
After graduation, John moved to Bayonne, New Jersey, where he was employed as a bus driver for the City of Newark, NJ for over 30 years.
In Bayonne, John married Carol Bryant Nelson, and from this union two beautiful daughters were born: Janae Anisha Nelson and Jaylynn Nelson.
Later Years & Passions
In his later years, John enjoyed watching Family Feud and football, and he had a special love for vintage cars, especially his cherished blue and white 1979 Cadillac. He was rarely without music, delighting in classic tunes from the 1960s and 70s. John was known for his rhythm, often making drumbeats with his thumbs, and his playful dance moves reminded many of Snoop Dogg.
John loved people and had a gift for laughter—he always had a joke ready to share. He was proud to be a leader, and he treasured his family deeply. Even through health challenges, he faithfully prayed for his siblings each night, never failing to end conversations with words of love, often saying, “Okay, sweetie pie.”
Legacy of Love
John was preceded in death by his parents, Peter George Melvin Nelson and Ruthie Mae Rogers Nelson; his grandmother, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hutchinson; and his youngest brother, Aundra “Andre” Melvin Nelson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving siblings: Hester Nelson Wilson and Patricia Nelson (Paul) Wilson, both of Cross, SC; Lester (Christine) Nelson of Columbia, SC; Clifford (Laverne) Nelson of Cross, SC;Louise “Horis” Harleston of Middletown, DE; Queen Hester Bennett Riley of Jacksonville, FL; Mary Lee (Wille) Broughton of Eutawville, SC; and Marvin (Cindy) Grant of Cross, SC.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Hope Mack Nelson of Cross, SC; his uncle, Frank (Emma) Rogers Jr. of Roxbury, MA; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.
The family will be receiving friends at his residence, 2249 Ranger Drive, Cross, beginning Thursday, September 4, 2025, 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. only. Online condolences may be sent to www.shulermarshallfuneralhome.com.
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