James Bradley Nelson

1961 - 2017

BORN

1961

DIED

2017

James Nelson Obituary

56, James Bradley Nelson, 56, passed away on December 27th. He was born in Lexington, Ky. on June 19, 1961. He was the son of Katherine "Kitty" Williams Strode and James Samuel Nelson (Cristita). He is survived by his mother and father, half-sister Shelby Strode Crosson (Adam) and their children, a half-brother Christian Nelson, and several extended family members. Brad served in the United States Army in 101st Airborne Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was a huge proponent of all Veterans organizations, particularly his friends at the VA Medical Center, Leestown Unit. He was an enthusiast of the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing and golf. Brad loved animals of all kinds but especially those in need of rescue. He was a kind and giving person and loved by many. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 6th, 1:00 p.m. at the Lexington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lexington Humane Society, 1600 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, Ky. 40504; The Lexington VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service and Donations, 1101 Veterans Dr. Leestown Unit, Lexington, Ky. 40502; or Clark County Animal Shelter 5000 Ironworks Rd Winchester, Ky. 40391.

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 5, 2018.
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Dear Kitty and Sam,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful son, Brad. He had such a good heart and will be missed.
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Carol Leet

April 18, 2019

I am terribly sorry for your loss. He was a friend for many years. He had a great heart.

Charlie Nunn

January 7, 2018

I met James in 2012 we became fast friends. My heart goes out to the family.

Tim Evans

January 5, 2018

I met James in 2012 he was a wonderful person to be around and will be greatly missed by all those that truly knew him. I send my prayers and love to you all and may God bless and keep you all safe.

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Timothy Prewitt

January 5, 2018

My condolences to the Nelson Family. May God bless Brad's soul. RIP my friend.

Dale Bubenhofer

January 5, 2018

So sorry, for your loss - our hearts break for both the Nelson branch of our family as well as the Adams family. Please know our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May our Lord wrap his arms around you with love and comfort.

Helen and Lawrence Hancock

January 4, 2018

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