Don Nelson

Graveside service for Don Nelson will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. from Cooks Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Davey Wilkinson officiating. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Nelson, 76, of Philadelphia died December 1, 2023. Don was a native of Neshoba County and longtime resident of Forestdale Community. He was a retired bread salesman and formerly worked for Sunbeam Bakery and Earth Grain Breads. He was a member of the Retiree Fisherman’s Club at Hailey’s Lake and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Nelson was a member of Cook’s Chapel Community Church and served many years on the cemetery committee. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Gray Nelson; son Chad Nelson (Heather); daughter, Hope Nelson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Danny Nelson (Lynn). Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Donald Nelson, Sr. and Myrtis Chisolm Nelson; sister, Sue Nelson; brother, Billy Nelson. In lieu of flowers family requests all memorials be made to Cooks Chapel Cemetery 10081 Rd 7531 Philadelphia, Ms. 39350 or favorite charity of your choice.