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Jerry Nelson Obituary

NELSON Funeral services for Jerry John Nelson Sr., 68, who passed away on April 8, 2015, will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery Gate 5, 4535 Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. The family will receive friends Friday (Today) from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Nelson was retired from Iron Workers Local Union #597. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Linda Nelson; son Jerry Nelson Jr.; brother Jon Nelson and several other family members. Jerry had many friends and enjoyed fishing and helping people in need. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main St. Jacksonville, FL 32206. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Apr. 10, 2015.

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Jean Scott Cannady

April 11, 2024

I M so sorry to hear of Jerry’s death.

David Causey

April 3, 2023

It's been 8 years. Hard to believe. Another Easter goes by. Miss you and Linda. God bless.

David Causey

April 4, 2022

Hope you're enoying your reward. You and Linda for eternity. God bless.

David Causey

April 3, 2021

Was just thinking about how we used to all gather at Granny Greens house every Easter. Those were the good old days. Miss you and Linda. God bless.

Jean Cannady

March 4, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I lost my husband 2 months after Linda passed. It is really hard living without your spouse. I will keep the family in my prayers.

David Causey

April 3, 2020

R.I.P. Jerry and Linda.

David Causey

April 3, 2019

Four years ago today. There's not a day goes by that I don't think about Jerry and Linda. They're together forever. Sure miss them. Crockett.

David Causey

September 9, 2016

Linda and family. Just found out about Jerry. Can't believe it. I'll never forget him. He helped me more than a few times years ago. Gosh l sure like to see you,Sandra and Sherry. Tried to find you in kings ferry a few years ago but being on the road alot you miss things. Please call if you get this 904-414-0062. Crockett.

ERIC MURRAY

May 5, 2015

When time like this are shall with family and friend, the pain of losing a love one will be shall together. The Murrrays

Carol Watkins

April 13, 2015

Dearest Linda and Family: Many Oceanway memories include Jerry. God bless you during this most difficult time. You are loved.

April 10, 2015

Sorry to hear the news about Jerry. Condolences to the family from a friend of the Nelsons when they were in Panama Park. The Nelson family was a big part of life in our neighborhood back then.

Lynda Arter

April 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers have been with you. So sorry I couldn't be there.

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Evergreen Cemetery Gate 5

4535 Main St, Jacksonville, FL

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