Mr. John Carl Nelson

Mr. John Carl Nelson obituary, Jacksons Gap, AL

Mr. John Carl Nelson

John Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Langley Funeral Home - Camp Hill on Feb. 17, 2026.
Funeral Service for Mr. John Carl Nelson, 53, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Langley Funeral Home.

Mr. Nelson passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on August 28, 1972 in Lee County, Alabama to William J. Nelson and Frances Lee Ware Nelson. John was a truck driver for many years before becoming sick. John loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren. John's passion was fishing and he was happiest when he and his wife were fishing together.

John is survived by his wife, Mary A. Crouch Nelson; daughter, Phoenix (Chris) Birch; son, Tracey (Jennifer) Bradford; grandchildren, Tracey Bradford III, Zoey Birch, and Carson Birch; and bonus brother, Wayne Handley.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Langley Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of John Carl Nelson.

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