James H. Nelson, Jr.

HOWARD COUNTY - James “Jim” H. Nelson, Jr., 62, died July 22, 2020.

A long time resident of Howard County, he was a beloved son, cherished by his children and grand-children and a host of friends.

An avid outdoors-man, “Pop” delighted in passing his skills along to his family members. He had a unique connection with animals, including his surviving friend of many years “Red Dog.”

He worked over the years in various locations throughout the country as a instrumentation/electrical expert. He retired to become the owner of an RV park, “Dove Landing”, in the Lomax community.

The son of the late James H. Nelson, Sr. and Janice Reeves of San Angelo, brothers Brent Nelson of Odessa, and Matthew Kirk Nelson of San Diego, CA, children Jamie Nelson of Los Angeles, CA, Elijah Zane Nelson of Ft. Worth, and Courtney Daye Nelson of Greenville, and grandchildren Preston Ernest Edward Nelson, Colt Cash Nelson, and Conway Clay Nelson, and his loyal “Forever” Linda Ray.

Memorial services will be decided at a later date.