James Nelson Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Big Spring, Texas

James Darsey "Jimmy" Nelson, passed away in Midland, Texas, November 4, 2011. Graveside services will be held at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana, at a later date. Jimmy was born to James A. and Maxine D. Nelson on November 28, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from R. E....

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Jim's art has always struck a deep chord with me and if pressed I might just call him my favorite artist. His booth at the festival was always a favorite of mine and if I wasn't careful I'd wander out of there with an armload of his art. I can't say I ever really got to know Jim, but he was always a friendly smiling face. I missed him when he closed up his booth and quit the circuit and I miss him more so now that he's gone. The world is a poorer place without Jim and his art.

Todd Pafford

November 29, 2011 | Annapolis, MD

Jim, being born in the same year, we were supposed to age together until I allowed my hair to turn white like yours.

You are already missed by your friends at Sterling, as you moved back to Texas a while ago and closed up your booth. As Geoff said, I worked at your booth for a time and tried to help you get through on especially hard season when you were Ill.
You were so talented an artist, so true a liberal, so modest a musician, and so funny a friend. I will never forget...

Christina Arden

November 29, 2011 | Rochester, NY

Dear Jim,
So many memories, so many friends.. Some day we will all gather together again at the great festival. Our Faire family is huge, and our tears fall like rain. love you...

Patty Wood

November 29, 2011 | Largo, FL

It seems like I've known Jim my whole life...as a kid at the Sterling faire I'd wander into his booth a few times a season for new bookmarks, postcards to send to friends, and to banter with the crotchety artist within. Years later my mum worked for him in that same booth, trying (and failing) to help him organize and laughing at his jokes. Jim and I used to stay up late at his house in Fair Haven playing music and talking into the wee hours...he used to let me stay with him when I'd be in...

Geoffrey Hopkins

November 29, 2011 | Rochester, NY

Jim was a sweet man, a great friend for many years, and a very talented artist. He touched many hearts. I'll miss him.

Tony Guida

November 29, 2011 | Cabin John, MD

You, with your gentleness and talent will be so missed.. it was an honor to be your friends. This world is not an ending, a future lies beyond...

Barbara and Rick Heinen

November 29, 2011 | Crystal Beach, FL

Jim was a friend i had yet to meet, but we will one day, when my turns come and then we will be true friends together.
Ian (Wildfox of the Dorsetgrove)

Ian Temple

November 29, 2011 | Weymouth, MD

My fondest memory of Jim is when he and my son Leon who was 4 yrs.old at the time did a ventriloquist act at the Waxahachie Talent Show(1983). Jim was such a talented and lovable guy. He will be missed by many.
Condolences to Jim's family. Peace

Janet Wylde

November 28, 2011 | Ithaca, NY

Light always follows a spirit like yours. You will continue to be loved.

Rani Vecera

November 28, 2011 | Melbourne, Australia

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