Mr. James D. Nelson

NELSON, Mr. James - Age 95, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Health Source in Saginaw, MI. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Bishop Neal Roberson officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Nelson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12 noon-8 p.m. Monday. Mr. James D. Nelson was born February 26, 1918 in Franklin, Georgia, the son of Jim and Hattie Mae Howard. James married Jennie Lou Ponder, May 2, 1937 in Franklin, Georgia. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1941 and worked as a Sandblaster. He enlisted in the U.S. Army December 13, 1943 – April 23, 1946. James was awarded the following decorations and citations: Victory Medal World War II; American Theater Ribbon; Eame Theater Ribbon; Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon; Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. He moved to Flint, Michigan in 1949. James was employed as a Truck Driver for Industrial Iron and Metal Company from 1949 until his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. James also enjoyed watching all types of sports and was very familiar with team’s statistics. He enjoyed watching old western series and movies. Mr. James D. Nelson leaves to cherish his memory: 3 grandchildren: granddaughter, Tanya Strozier of Flint; 2 grandsons, Henry “Nigel” Strozier of West Minister, CO and Kevin (Tonya) Strozier of Tucson, AZ; 9 great-grandchildren, Xavier Storzier, Takeya Jolly, Kelley Jolly, Mariah Shakid, Meosha Jackson, Malachi Jackson, all of Flint, Noal Strozier of West Minister, CO, Leah Strozier and Michael Strozier of Tucson, AZ; 8 nieces; 4 nephews; 8 great-nieces; 12 great nephews; sister-in-law, Mrs. Earnestine Howard of San Antonio, TX; cousins, Annie Hodo, Stanley Nelson, Rolie James Nelson, all of Flint and Charles Nelson of Denver, CO; a host of other relatives and friends including special friend, Willie Mae Bolden of Flint.

Mr. James D. Nelson

February 26, 1918 - March 20, 2013