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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Rev. Glen Mason Nelson, Jr.
Glen Mason
Nelson, Jr.
July 16, 1929 – September 12, 2020
Rev. Glen Mason Nelson, Jr.'s Obituary
A private graveside service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Society Hill Cemetery in Oak Vale for Rev. Glen Mason Nelson Jr., 94, of Columbia, who passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Merritt Health. Interment will be at Society Hill Cemetery. Bro. Mark McArthur will officiate.
Rev. Nelson was born in Haynesville, LA on July 16, 1926. For most of his life he was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. He also enjoyed woodworking. He retired from Ideal Cement Company in Wilmington, NC. Rev. Nelson served as the pastor of Castle Hayne Baptist Church and Watha Baptist Church, both in NC, and Society Hill Baptist Church. He was a member of Goss Baptist Church. After his retirement from pastoring he used his woodworking skills for his second ministry, making small crosses. We do not know how many hundreds he gave away, but he continued to do so up until very recently. His legacy will endure through his passion for serving and helping others. He loved his family deeply and nothing made him happier than to be surrounded by his grandchildren.
Rev. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Glen Nelson, Sr. and Hazel Nelson; daughter, Glynda Farmer; son-in-law, Thomas Farmer; and sister, Clara Braden.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Charlean Nelson of Goss; daughter, Josie Conerly (Thomas) of Bunker Hill; son, Chris Nelson (Sherri) of NC; grandchildren, Malinda Hall, Catherine Farmer, Kim Barnes, Kerry Foreman, Mason Nelson, Michael Nelson, and Olivia Nelson; great-grandchildren, Sydney Hall, Peyton Hall, Meredith Barnes, Jack Barnes, Sanders Barnes, Thomas Alan Foreman, and Anna Claire Foreman, sisters, Joyce Smith, and Judy Lowery; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Goss Baptist Church, 20 Mark McArthur Drive, Columbia, MS 39429 or the Mississippi Baptist Children's Home, 118 Lowe Road, Laurel, MS 39443. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com
Rev. Nelson was born in Haynesville, LA on July 16, 1926. For most of his life he was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. He also enjoyed woodworking. He retired from Ideal Cement Company in Wilmington, NC. Rev. Nelson served as the pastor of Castle Hayne Baptist Church and Watha Baptist Church, both in NC, and Society Hill Baptist Church. He was a member of Goss Baptist Church. After his retirement from pastoring he used his woodworking skills for his second ministry, making small crosses. We do not know how many hundreds he gave away, but he continued to do so up until very recently. His legacy will endure through his passion for serving and helping others. He loved his family deeply and nothing made him happier than to be surrounded by his grandchildren.
Rev. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Glen Nelson, Sr. and Hazel Nelson; daughter, Glynda Farmer; son-in-law, Thomas Farmer; and sister, Clara Braden.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Charlean Nelson of Goss; daughter, Josie Conerly (Thomas) of Bunker Hill; son, Chris Nelson (Sherri) of NC; grandchildren, Malinda Hall, Catherine Farmer, Kim Barnes, Kerry Foreman, Mason Nelson, Michael Nelson, and Olivia Nelson; great-grandchildren, Sydney Hall, Peyton Hall, Meredith Barnes, Jack Barnes, Sanders Barnes, Thomas Alan Foreman, and Anna Claire Foreman, sisters, Joyce Smith, and Judy Lowery; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Goss Baptist Church, 20 Mark McArthur Drive, Columbia, MS 39429 or the Mississippi Baptist Children's Home, 118 Lowe Road, Laurel, MS 39443. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com
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