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Nelson Speed
1938 - 2025
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Nelson Speed Obituary
Sep 14, 1938 - Oct 19, 2025
Nelson Randolph Speed, 87, of Waco, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22nd at First Baptist Church of Waco with Matt Snowden officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church Waco.
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Sylvia Hernandez
November 19, 2025
My deepest condolences, I will always remember his teaching, advise and professionalism as a REALTOR. Always looking ways to help anyone. GREAT person.
Veve Teresa Morales
November 19, 2025
Mr. Nelson would come into office depot. A very friendly customer and I enjoy talking to him..always greeting me with a hug...he will deeply missed...he always had a smile..
Sharon A Jones
November 15, 2025
Nelson was a wonderful man. He was loved by all of my family.
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