Norman Nelson

NELSON, Mr. Norman III - Age 40, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2011 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor Wallace Hill III officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10 a.m. Friday. Mr. Nelson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 2-8 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Norman “Pooch” Nelson III was born August 10, 1970 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Carrie Younger-Nelson and Norman Nelson, Jr. Norman attended Flint Community Schools graduating from Northwestern High School, “Class of 1989”, where he played on the Varsity Football and Basketball Teams. Growing up in Flint, Norman was an active participant in the CANUSA games for numerous years. He was raised up in church from an early age. As a child, Norman was known to be the “Voice” of his younger brothers and was very protective of them. After graduating from high school, “Pooch” migrated to Atlanta, GA, where he worked for the Hyatt-Regency Hotel. Upon returning back to Flint, he held numerous jobs as a Maintenance Technician which included employment at Shiloh Commons. One of Norman’s greatest attributes was his love for his children. He was loyal to his family and was a true friend to many. Mr. Norman Nelson III leaves to cherish his memory: 3 daughters, Taneka Pye of Atlanta, GA, Zakeria “Secret” Nelson and Chy’dae Nelson, both of Flint; son, Brandon Nelson of Texas; granddaughter, Malyia Harris of Atlanta, GA; parents, Carrie Younger-Nelson and Norman Nelson, Jr.; 5 brothers, Corey, Jawun (Stacey) Nelson, Lamar and Andre Wimsatt and Anthony Cosby; 2 nieces, Loren and Crystal Nelson; 4 nephews, Corey II, Treshon, Stephen and Jawun Nelson; 8 aunts, Mary (Don) Calvin, Jean Montgomery, Delora Younger, Valerie Armstrong, Marie Nelson, Keisha Hammet and Lawanda Brigg, all of Flint and Vernetta Younger of Atlanta, GA; 4 uncles, Henry Younger and John Jennings, both of Flint, Lawrence (Marsha) Younger of Atlanta, GA and Larry Younger of Indiana; cousins, Donna, Mark, Medina and Darnell Calvin, Chris, Stacy, Toyia, Larry, Jr., Lauren, Evan and Valencia Younger; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Jesse Hammat and Marie Younger; grandfathers, Norman Nelson, Sr., Joe Hammat and Henry Younger; great grandmother, Lillie Young; aunt, Ernestine Younger; and cousin, Michael Montgomery.

Norman Nelson

August 10, 1970 - June 10, 2011