Oak Hill Funeral And Cremation Services
Evelyn Maples
My prayers go out for the family in this difficult time. Evelyn Maples
Birth date: Mar 12, 1948 Death date: Mar 5, 2020
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James Nelson, 71, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1948, in Sullivan County, TN to the late Sherman and Carrie Nelson.James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother whose greatest joy in life was spending quality time with his family. He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.James retired from the U.S.P.S. as a mail carrier following thirty-two years of service.Mr. Nelson was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served during the Vietnam War where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart.James was of the Baptist faith.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ilene McClintock, Ruby Morelock and Fran Morelock; brothers, Bobby Joe Nelson and Earl Ronnie Nelson; son-in-law, Greg Fansler.Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty years, Rosa Nelson; children, Linda Fansler, Jeff Nelson (Julie), Angelia Nelson and Janet Santin (Cody); grandchildren, Amber Fansler, Ashley Winegar, Brittany Osborne and Amanda Whitaker; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Fansler, Braxton Fansler, Kaeden Whitaker, Natalee Osborne and Adeline Osborne; sister, Unavee Jackson; brother, Brady Nelson; several nieces and nephews also survive.The family will receive friends Sunday, March 8, 2020, from 4:00-5:45 pm in the funeral home chapel. The Funeral Service will follow at 6:00 pm with Rev. Ronnie Bledsoe officiating.A Military Graveside Service will be conducted by The American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City Post #265 on Monday, March 9, 2020, at 1:00 pm in Section A at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family members will serve as pallbearers.The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staffs in the ICU, CCU, Wilcox Hall II and Wilcox Hall III for their compassionate care of James.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of James Nelson and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
My prayers go out for the family in this difficult time. Evelyn Maples
Everytime I lose a loved one it hurts more and more. I love all of you very much, and I am grateful for all the prayers and comments for my brother. I will miss him very much and can't wait until we meet again. I will forever love you all and may God bless you all. Unavee you hold a special place in my heart and thank you for the kind words you had to say. I love you. I loved all my brothers and sisters it seems as you and I are the last ones left. Rosa you and the kids have always meant so much to me and will forever keep you in my heart. I know JW loves you so much no matter where he is. I will always love you all. Brady Lee Nelson
Angela and Jeff.. We were very sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest easy knowing he is with our lord and savior. Again prayers for the family. Live Brenda and Larry Gillenwater
Linda, in honor of your family, we are lighting this pink candle for you. So sorry for your loss.
Darlene, Heather, and Mary
Lit a candle in memory of James William Nelson
Love you
JW was a wonderful brother and I was so proud of him when he joined the Marines. His dedication was the reason I decided to join the Air Force. He met the love of his life and held on for dear life, taking her and her two kids with him on the journey they will remember forever. One of the proudest was being able to adopt Linda and Jeff to seal the deal that he would be their dad forever. And then he was blessed with Angela and Janet. Growing up with him taught me a lot and those memories will stay with me and I will share those times with my kids and grandkids so they know what a great Uncle they had. My prayers and love for Rosa, Linda, Jeff, Angela and Janet and all the grandkids. He loved you all so much and will be in all our hearts forever. Love you Unavee