Bret Nelson

Bret Nelson obituary, Waycross, GA

Bret Nelson

Bret Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Music Funeral Home - Waycross on Jan. 26, 2026.
Mr. Bret Nelson, 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 26, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

He was born in Florida on October 4, 1969, to the late Jimaleigh Nelson and Annette McKinnon. He was formerly employed with Waycross Monument and had also worked for several years detailing automobiles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Marie Nelson.

He is survived by his two daughters, Tiffany Durrance (Brittany Cherie Durrance) of Waycross and Kaylie Nelson of Waycross; one granddaughter; five grandsons; and four siblings, Leigh Nelson of Nashville, TN, Dawna Nelson of Greenville, NC, Rhonda Nelson of Waycross, and Bill Nelson of Waycross.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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