Mr. Gregory "Lane" Nelson
November 14, 1948 - July 8, 2020
Gregory Lane Nelson, 71, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Flora, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside Service will follow at 10:45 at Florence City Cemetery. Mr. Nelson was born November 14, 1948 in Jackson, MS to the late Merle Sr. and Carolyn Nelson. He worked as a letter carrier for the USPS for numerous years and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a simple man that loved the Lord and his family. He was a skilled leather craftsman who specialized in saddle repair. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially duck hunting. Along with his parents, Mr. Nelson is also preceded in death by his son, Greg Nelson and his brother, Kenny Nelson. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn (David) Sims of Flora; brothers, Richard Wayne Nelson of Devers, TX and Merle, Jr. (Kathy) Nelson of Florence; grandchildren, Jacob (Andrea), Haley, and Shelby Sims; and great grandchildren, Walker, Brooks, and Maggie Cate Sims.
Gregory Lane Nelson, 71, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Flora, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. A Graveside... View Obituary & Service Information
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