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Thomas Nelson Obituary

Thomas John Nelson departed this life September 30, 2025 in Cordova. He was born January 7, 1954 in Memphis to the late Chester and Edna Kjer Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a retired fleet manager for Greensboro Auto Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Nelson and husband, Jose Lopez, and three grandchildren, Emma, Antero, and Enzo. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38119 (901) 767-8930 "Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924."

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Marlene J Strongs

5 hours ago

Tom was extremely happy every time he spoke about his grandchildren, daughter, and son in law. I am excited he was able to move closer to family. We worked together for more than a decade at Greensboro Auto Auction.
The family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Aubrey Apple

5 hours ago

Tommy and I have been friends since He came to Green Valley as a junior golfer. Not only did we enjoy playing Golf together we enjoyed our Friendship. I can truly say he was one of my best friends. RIP OLD BUDDY.

Aubrey Apple

5 hours ago

Tommy and I have been friends since He came to Green Valley as a junior golfer. Not only did we enjoy playing Golf together but we enjoyed our Friendship. I can truly say he was one of my best friends. RIP Old Friend.

Amy

Yesterday

Tommy was always a wonderful friend. I always felt happy when I would see him. Rest in peace. Love ya.

Jackie Lemons,

Yesterday

Tom was a great man and will be missed

Kim and Sonia Joyce

Yesterday

Tom was a dear and trusted friend and co- worker. We worked together for over 25 years and he will be sorely missed. Our love condolences to the family.

Tim Campbell

Yesterday

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Tom was a long time friend at work. I have many great memories of our time at work. He will be missed by many.

Cathy Cole

Yesterday

I have 40+ years of memories of Tom. We celebrated most Christmas´ together and he had a genuine love of the game of golf. He was a big source of support to me in our later years. He loved my dog and he loved his daughter and grandchildren.

Jim Yates

Yesterday

Rest in peace - my brother

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October 3, 2025

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