Photo courtesy of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin
Dwale, Kentucky
Nov 2, 1949 – Feb 17, 2012 (Age 62)
Name: Roger Gene Nelson Age: 62 Of: Dwale, Kentucky Date of Birth: November 2, 1949 Where: Prestonsburg, Kentucky Date of Death: Friday, February 17, 2012 Where: St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia Facts of Importance: He was the owner of Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Retired Coroner and current Deputy Coroner of Floyd County, Former President of Kentucky Coroner's Association, Pi Sigma Eta, Member of Board of Directors of Left Beaver Rescue Squad, Member of Odd Fellows, NRA, Kentucky Peace Officers Association, Kentucky Colonel, Parents: Son of the late John & Josephine Shepherd Nelson Wife: Husband of Sandra DeRossett Nelson Other Survivors: Two Sons: Roger Gene Nelson II of Prestonsburg, Kentucky & Gregory Scott Nelson of Dwale, Kentucky; One Daughter: Christina Leigh Nelson (John) Goble of Martin, Kentucky; Five Grandchildren: Katelyn Dawn Nelson, Chandler Ryan Nelson, Abagail Grace Nelson, Maggie Leann Nelson & Jacey Leigh Goble; One Brother: Billy Samuel (Missy) Nelson of Dwale, Kentucky; Two Sisters: Mary Catherine (John) Pruitt of Southgate, Michigan & Geraldine (Harry) Prince of Dwale, Kentucky; A Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends Deceased Relatives: Parents; One Daughter: Melissa Gayle Nelson; Two Sisters: Barbara Ann Nelson & Avanelle Fletcher Time and Place of Services: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1 pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky Officiating: Clifford Austin, Arnold Turner, Bobby Joe Spencer, Dave Garrett & Omery C. "Chuck" Hall Visitation: Monday, February 20, 2012 after 6 pm at the funeral home and all day Tuesday Burial: Nelson Family Cemetery, Dwale, Kentucky IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE NELSON FRAZIER FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Greg, Roger will be greatly missed by me and the Ky Coroner's Association. He was a great man and my life is richer just by knowing him. We were on the same team in our trip to New Orleans after Hurricaine Katrina and I will always cherish the memories I have of him.
Mitchell Lee
February 19, 2012 | Benton, KY
Sandy and family, so sorry for your loss. He was a very well liked person. and he will be missed very much by his community.God speed. Worth & Virginia.
Worth & Virginia McGuire
February 19, 2012 | Richmond, KY
Dear Sandy and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Roger. He was such a special person to our family. I wish there was something we could do to make this burden easier. But Roger will be very missed by all who knew him or who came in contact with him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Debbie Powers Razavi
February 19, 2012 | Lexington, KY
Sandy with deep sympathy I pray that in time God will ease the sorrow in your heart.
Beth Conn Mullins
February 19, 2012 | Martin, KY
i was very sad to hear about my good friend roger nelson.passing.he will be greatly missed by me and family.i send his wife children grandchildren and family my deepest condonalances and prayers.
john t handshoe
February 19, 2012 | Grethel, KY
ROGER WAS A GOOD SPECIAL PERSON, HE TOOK CARE OF MY HUSBAND(TONY HALL) AND DONE A WONDERFUL JOB, HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
ada hall and donna cole
February 19, 2012 | Prestonsburg, KY
