Knoxville, Tennessee
NELSON, JACK EARL, SR. - age 79, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2010. He was born December 6, 1930 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. He was the only child of the late Reva and Claude Nelson. Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Sanders Nelson; children, Cathy Nelson...
Read MoreMay your hearts be filled with joy every time you think of the wonderful times you shared together. I pray that God's loving arms will hug you tightly during this time of loss.
Dean Craig
June 18, 2010 | Knoxville, TN
Our prayers are with all the family! Jack, made a huge difference in alot of peoples lives and was a great example to many!
Terry, Dawn, Austin, Connor and Paige Moore
June 14, 2010
Jack: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. The generation that your dad was a part of made a great difference in the nation, our state, and our region. I hope we can do as much.
Clyde and Jamie Thompson
June 13, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jimmy Satterfield
June 12, 2010
TO CAROLYN AND JACK JR.--HAVE KNOWN JACK SINCE 1967. ALWAYS THE SAME WHEN WE MET. GOOD PERSON AND FRIEND. RICHARD AND JOSIE FORE
June 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dick Thurston
June 11, 2010 | Chattanooga, TN
Carolyn , Jack Jr., and family ; I was so sad to learn of Jack's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great person to his family, his church, and the community. I enjoyed working for him, and had great respect for him. May God hold you close and comfort your hearts during this painful time.
Doris Burns
June 11, 2010 | Lenoir City, TN
Carolyn, I was so saddened to read of Jack's passing in the paper today. We had spoken shortly after Mom's passing in January and I know Jack's health had been an issue for some time. We will be out of town all next week so we will be unable to attend the service. Dad plans on attending after arrangements are made. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now. This kind of loss is still very fresh to us so we know that it is a difficult time. Like my sweet Mom, we are glad...
Angela Beeler
June 10, 2010 | Norris, TN
Carolyn, it was such a shock this morning when I was reading the News Sentinel on the internet and found Jack's name. Mary Jane and I are so sorry. After I read it, memories began to flow, going back to when we met at 4-H Roundup in 1948, coming up to Persia and going to a movie with you and Mary Frances, playing tennis with Jack in phys ed class and he asked if he should ask you out.Telling him yes was some of the wisest advice I ever gave. Then there was our Thanksgiving dinner together in...
Murray Miles
June 10, 2010 | Culleoka, TN
