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John "J.W." Nelson, passed away January 25, 2012 in Pasadena, Texas. He was born June 14, 1929 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Woodman and Lena Grafe Nelson. He was retired from Oxy Chem after 42 years of service and a member of Pasadena Masonic Lodge N0. 1155. He is survived by his son, John Nelson; daughter, Theresa Blair and husband Reed; sisters, Delores King and husband Bill, and Mary Yvonne Roach; grandchildren, Eric Nelson, Ashley Nelson, Brandon Blair and Cody Blair. Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5PM to 7PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10AM at Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park. To express words of comfort to the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com.
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Denise Schaefer
January 27, 2012
Tee, you and your family are in my prayers during this sad and difficult time. God be with you and give you peace and comfort.
Deni and Tim Weston
January 27, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for your loss..when I attend the funeral it will be a funeral for both Steve and your Dad..they are both in better places and not suffering love ya..SL, Reed, Brandon and Cody.
Quinton and Linda Beck
January 27, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Teresa. May God hold you in his hands through this tough time. Love you.
nelson roach
January 27, 2012
our thoughts and prayers will be with the entire family along with many happy memories he will be in every ones heart forever
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DeLayne Reichman
January 27, 2012
Theresa and family, Our thoughts and prayers and with you all.
Jay and DeLayne
SUSAN JANACEK
January 27, 2012
Theresa, I know you and your family have had a very tough journey for a long time with your father being ill. Know that God is with you and that your father is now in God's loving embrace. My sympathies go to you and to all of your family.. Know that I am here to talk to you(on fb by message or phone) if you ever need to talk. I am at home all day so please feel free to call me. God with God and know that in this time of need he is right the with you and watching over you, your family, and your father. Susie Janacek (your facebook friend)
Sandy Roberts
January 26, 2012
May God provide you and your family enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
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