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1939
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2019
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TERRY NELSON Obituary
Terry Tim Nelson, 79 of Gainesville, passed away at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Terry was born in Rio Grande City, Texas on October12, 1939. He moved to Gainesville in 1961 from Stuart, Florida. Mr. Nelson graduated from Martin County High School. Terry joined the US Navy and served his country aboard the Bon Homme Richard Carrier ( CVA-3). He graduated from Central Florida Junior College in Ocala. Mr. Nelson was an avid Gator Fan, enjoying all Gator Football and Gator Sports. He was the last Founding Member of Fighting Gator Touchdown Club. Terry also was a member of the American Legion's. He enjoyed finding time to go fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Diane Nelson, a sister Peggy Lucille Nelson Rogers of Tallahassee, FL., nieces and nephews, as well as many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Florence Lucille Nelson and a brother, Jerry Nelson.
Visitation will be on Tuesday March 26, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Milam Funeral Home. There will be graveside services at Forest Meadows Cemetery East on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm.3700 SE Hawthorne Road Gainesville, Florida.
Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S. Main St. Gainesville, Florida (352) 376-5361
www.milamfh.com
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Kim Sheffield
March 19, 2021
Time has passed but you are thought of often! I know you are playing ball with Kelsey. Daddy and I missed you fishing with us, we laugh all the time with the memories we shared. Until we meet again my friend! ❤❤❤
Julie Reeves (Nelson)
April 1, 2019
I have so many wonderful memories of Terry from my younger years! He and Jerry were always so funny and a joy to be around. Terry Diane you are in my thoughts and prayers !
Kim Sheffield
March 27, 2019
RIP Terry.. you will be missed so much my friend! I'm sorry I couldn't be there with Daddy and Momma today, but I'm thinking of your family. My condolences to you Diane, we will always be there for you! Go Gators!! I love you Terry!
Glynn and Valerie Thrift
March 26, 2019
TD sorry to hear about Terry. We will keep you in our prayers. A lot of good memories with Terry!
Patt Patton
March 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your great loss. Terry was a great Gator fan and an outstanding member of the Fighting Gator Touch Down Club. Remember 'what happens on the bus stays on the bus!'. My sincere condolences Terry, he will be missed. God give you all the strength needed in your time of need.
Patt Patton
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