NELSON

Garland Nelson, Jr. was born May 9, 1951 to Garland Nelson, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Moore-Nelson in Weimar.

He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his friends and family. Garland was no stranger to lending a helping hand to anyone in need.

Garland attended Texas A&M University in Kingsville on a full track scholarship, and obtained a BBA degree in Accounting Dec. 19, 1975. He began working for the City of Houston Sept. 2, 1977 and retired after 31 years of service. In recognition and appreciation of his dedication and loyal service, Mayor Bill White proclaimed Sept. 19, 2008 as Garland Nelson, Jr. Day.

On Jan. 29, Garland answered God’s call to Heaven. He will be reunited with his father, Garland Nelson, Sr; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Moore-Nelson; brother, Marshall Nelson; and sister, Sandra Ashton—all whom proceeded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter: Nickitta McDonald (Bryan) of Fort Worth; sisters Margaret Amos and Hazel Yates, both of Fort Worth, Brenda Bennett of San Antonio, Sharon Nelson and Barbara Nelson, both of Houston and Jeno Hargrove (Leo) of Columbus; brother Winston Nelson (Keisha) of Ardmore, OK; step-son James Parker, Sr.; a very special granddaughter, Jalisa Christian of Houston, and grandson James Parker, Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 711 Fannin St. in Columbus, with Pastor Michael Thompson officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home, 1515 Montezuma St. in Columbus. Burial will follow in Shaws Bend Cemetery in Shaws Bend.

Serving as pallbearers are Shannon A. Thompson, Shannon R. Thompson, Greg Clark, Jr., Landau Martinez, David Edwards and Bernard Ealy.

Honorary pallbearers are Rev. Brian Amos, Robert Carter, David Morgan, Delvon Morgan, Darnell Nelson, Winston Nelson, Mark Williams, Jr., Leo Hargrove, Jr., Robert E. Hargrove, Jerry Hargrove, Bryan McDonald, Raymond Dillard, John Thompson, Justin Thompson, Greg Clark, Sr. and Wayne Vincent.

Memorials may be made to your charity of choice.

Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome.com.