Upcoming Events
Oct
10
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Heavenly Gates
1339 Jewell St., Shreveport, LA 71101
Oct
11
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Magnolia Baptist Church
1520 Abbie St, Shreveport, LA 71103
Oct
13
Interment
10:30 a.m.
Northwest La Veterans Cemetery
79701 MIKE CLARK RD, KEITHVILLE, LA 71047
Services provided by
Heavenly Gates Funeral Home - ShreveportJerry Nelson Obituary
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Mr. Nelson will lie in state for visitation on Friday, October 10, 2025, between the hours of 11:00 am. - 6:00 p.m., at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The celebration of life will commence on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 am, in the sanctuary of Magnolia Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Mr. Nelson will rest in the gardens of Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Keithville, Louisiana on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
10
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Heavenly Gates
1339 Jewell St., Shreveport, LA 71101
Oct
11
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Magnolia Baptist Church
1520 Abbie St, Shreveport, LA 71103
Oct
13
Interment
10:30 a.m.
Northwest La Veterans Cemetery
79701 MIKE CLARK RD, KEITHVILLE, LA 71047
Services provided by
Heavenly Gates Funeral Home - Shreveport