Joseph Nelson Jr.

Joseph Nelson Jr. obituary, Donaldsonville, LA

Joseph Nelson Jr.

Joseph Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Demby & Son Funeral Home on Aug. 9, 2024.

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2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Joseph Nelson, Jr. was born July 15, 1948 to the late Joseph Nelson, Sr. and Albertha Collins-Williams in Barton, Louisiana. He transitioned on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:23 P.M. at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 76.
Visitation Wednesday, August 14 from 9:00 A.M. until religious service at 11:00 A.M. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church 2129 Highway 1 South Donaldsonville, Louisiana pastored by Rev. Charles Brown, Sr. Interment in the church cemetery.
Joseph Nelson, Jr. was affectionately known as "June" or "Joe". He worked for 18 years as a stocker at Economical Wholesale in Belle Rose, Louisiana.
Joseph's living spirit is carried on by his loving wife of 14 years Donna Landry- Nelson, (3) sons; Johnny Williams, Troy Williams (Ella), and Travis Joseph. His bonus children Kasey Falcon, Geriod Falcon, Carla Jacobs, Janice Rodriguez, and Juanita Rodrigue, (7) sisters Bernice August, Barbara Williams, Beverly Wright, Donna Emery, Rosalyn Smith (Larry), Janice Robinson (Bill), and Lucenda Nelson. (3) brothers Raymond Bernard, Demetrius Nelson, and Eric Nelson, (4) sisters in law Dianne Cross, Lisa Landry (Phillip Burgess), Jeannie Hayes, and Bernice Landry, (1) brother in law Randy Landry (Terry), (1) uncle Rush Collins, Jr (Vivian), (1) aunt Lou Ethel Collins, and (1) Godchild Kenneth August, Jr.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for your thoughtfulness. Your kind gestures have truly touched our hearts and brightened our days.
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August 21, 2024

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Gwendolyn Morris

August 21, 2024

To one of the kindest and most helpful man on this earth. Always smiling and ready to lend a helping hand. RIP my friend.

Dale Dennis

August 13, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Your Brother IN Christ .

Rosie Landry

August 9, 2024

We will sure miss our friend and coworker Joe. He was our go to person in the warehouse. Joe knew where everything was. Fly High my friend! Hugs and prayers

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