New Orleans, Louisiana
1939 - 2017
Thomas Nelson passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana. The obituary was featured in The Times-Picayune on January 5, 2017.
Murmuring Surf Cottages, Destin, FL
From those Destin cottage vacation years we shared with Joanne, Tom and all the girls --- to the many visits we shared together, with all the Nelson Family --- you will always be a wonderful bank of memories for us. Thanks Tom and JoAnna.
Mary Martha and Ed Zyniewicz
February 09, 2017
Tom was always a great gentleman with a gentle humor and endearing smile. He will be missed.
Donna Bryant
January 12, 2017 | Houston, TX
Jo Ann,
My heart and prayers are with you all. Tom was an awesome man and good friend to all. I always appreciated the friendship and kindness you both extended me on and off the tennis courts.
Betty Romig
Mandeville, LA
January 08, 2017
My deepest sympathy to you, Joanna, and your family in your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Terry Meyer
January 07, 2017 | Houston, TX
We can only imagine the loss you all must feel, especially you Joanna, as you have shared most of your life as Tom's wife. We feel blessed to have been able to call you all friends and to have witnessed the love and the beautiful family that you created together. Tom was the perfect example of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather that anyone could have had. May we all learn from him and his examples and try to follow his lead. Such an amazing family man friend, and...
Klovenskis
January 06, 2017 | Katy, TX
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January 06, 2017
Dear JoAnna, Kayla, and Muff (Tom's girls, including JoBeth)
I'm so sorry to hear that he died January 3rd after fighting a brave battle with liver cancer. Our friendship started over 40 years ago in the Agape Sunday School Class at Aurora UMC in New Orleans. It has continued as we have moved to other places. I'll never forget the wonderful times Tom hosted me to attend football games at College Station when his fighting Texas Aggies would battle my Oklahoma Sooners. He was a man's...
David Glenn
January 06, 2017 | Wimberley, TX
My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of tender compassion,
console your grieving heart during
the loss of your dear beloved one.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the God of love give you the
needed strength to endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.
(Psalms 121)
TE, New Orleans, Louisiana
January 05, 2017
