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John David Nelson MONAHANS-David Nelson grew up in Monahans and was employed by Mobil Oil Company. His final professional position with Mobil was well bore specialist. He later moved to Lubbock and operated a heating and air conditioning company. David spent his final years in Merritt Island, Florida and Lubbock, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son John, and his parents Bobbie and Robert Nelson. David is survived by his wife Kerri of Lubbock; two daughters, Mandie Johnston of Lubbock and Kristen Love of Big Springs; two grandsons, Raiden Johnston and Justen Love; and two stepchildren, Rachel Bounds of Lubbock and Adam Myers of Houston. He was buried in Monahans, Texas on April 23, 2013.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Apr. 25, 2013.

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Joshua Roberts

September 28, 2013

David was kind and caring man. I will never forget his what he and his family did for me. I am sorry for their loss he was good man.

Debra Burk

April 26, 2013

My condolences to the family. Rest in peace, David.

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