James E. Nelson

James Earl Nelson, Sr., age 75, of Alford, FL, passed away on January 17, 2022 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.

James Earl was born to Phronie and Cassie Nelson on March 17, 1946 in Panama City, FL. He lived in Panama City until moving to Jackson County in 1984. James Earl married Linda Faye Carter on January 6, 1964. He retired from the Boilermaker Union after 35 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Glen Nelson and Lavaughn Nelson.

James Earl is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Nelson; sons, Jamie Nelson and Terrell (Denise) Nelson both of Round Lake; daughter, Amy (Chris) Sterrett of Marianna; eight grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; along with two loving dogs and a cat.

Funeral services for James Earl will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Ellis Vickery officiating. Interment will follow in Carpenter Cemetery with Marianna Chapel Funeral Home directing. 

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

The James Nelson family wishes to extend their sincerest appreciation to the numerous staff of Emerald Coast Hospice who have taken such good care of him over the past few years.

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