Gordon Lee Nelson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 3, 2019, at the age of 89, Gordon Lee Nelson (Auxvasse, Missouri) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar Eugene and Elizabeth Nelson (Niebrugge); his great grandchild Troy; his daughter Debbie Nelson; his grandchild Ryan Foster; and his siblings, Ralph Nelson, Mary Alma Kronk and Ruth White.
He is survived by: his wife Jo Ann; his children, Gene Nelson (Pam) of Fulton, Lea Ann Foster (Neal) of Auxvasse, Brenda Hayes (Pat) of Auxvasse and Kathy Huddleston (Rick) of Auxvasse; his sisters, Margaret Heuer of Mexico, Hazel Chism of Fulton and Linda Craghead of Fulton; his sister-in-law Mary Nelson of Mexico; and his grandchildren, Bridget Nelson of Columbia, Tiffany Fennewald (Nick) of Chattanooga, Brea Fisher (Mike) of Aiea, Mitchell Jenkins (Amanda) of Mexico, Daniel Jenkins (Kristin) of Auxvasse, Gregory Huddleston (Danielle) of Auxvasse, Eric Huddleston of Auxvasse, Tonia Essel (Jason) of Portland, Trenton Nelson of Fulton and Jordyn Mackey of Vandalia. He is also survived by his sons-in-law in a game of 10 point pitch. His strength and positive attitude toward life, despite the obstacles he had to overcome, made him a role model not only for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, but for many neighbors, friends.
Interment with military honors will be in Concord Cemetery.Memorial donations are suggested to Auxvasse Christian Church Buddy Pack Program, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251.Condolences may be left for the family on this site.
