Marvin E. Nelson Sr.

Marvin E. Nelson Sr. obituary

Marvin E. Nelson Sr.

Marvin Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Prattville Memorial Chapel & Memory Gardens on Oct. 4, 2025.

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NELSON, Marvin E. Sr., affectionately known as Pop, 83, resident of Prattville, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm from Prattville Memorial Chapel with Pastor Edward Pate officiating. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial on Thursday one-hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Chestnut Creek Cemetery, Verbena, AL with Prattville Memorial directing. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Ann Nelson; son, Marvin Earl, Nelson, Jr. and three siblings. He is survived by his two sons, David L. Nelson and Billy Nelson; one grandchild, Elaina Hope Nelson; sister, Mary Eliabeth Shockley; extended family and friends.

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