Cecil Lloyd Nelson

Cecil Lloyd Nelson, age 79, of Dallas, Texas peacefully passed away on April 6, 2025.

 Cecil was born in Perkinston, Mississippi, on August 19, 1945, to Reverend George Washington Nelson and Mary Ruth Stephenson. He was raised in Wiggins, Mississippi, and graduated from Locker High School. After completing high school, he earned a two-year college degree. Throughout his working years, Cecil served as an insurance agent and later spent many years working in the auto industry before retiring.

 On September 19, 1992, Cecil married the love of his life, Ida Bell Coby, in Dallas, Texas. They were blessed to share 32 beautiful years together. In retirement, Cecil took great pride in caring for his yard, always ensuring it was immaculate. He also enjoyed fishing, watching football, and, most of all, spending time with his family. Among his many cherished roles, being “Pawpaw” to his grandchildren brought him the greatest joy. A man of deep faith, Cecil was a devoted Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Richardson.

 Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend George Washington Nelson and Mary Ruth Stephenson Nelson, and siblings Bertha Ruth Gibbs, Thelma Alford, Dorothy Nelson, Ruth Anderson, Edna Thompson, Richard Nelson, Robert Nelson, James Nelson, Dave Nelson, and Leo Nelson. 

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Ida Bell Nelson; his children, Catron Scott and Rosalyn Nelson; and his siblings, Betty Phillips, Peggy Jackson, Leon Nelson, and Howard Nelson.

 A celebration of Cecil’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at LoweGardner Funeral Home, with Pastor Richard Montgomery officiating. He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Cemetery following the service. 

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home. 

Serving as pallbearers are: Jonathan Lloyd Coby, Catron Scott, Nichol Crenshaw, Elijah Phillips, Denard Nelson, Peter Alford, Howard Nelson, and Leon Nelson.