Jimmie Lee

Nelson

Jimmie Lee "Snake" Nelson was born on April 12, 1942 in Georgetown, South Carolina to loving parents Andrew Lee Nelson Sr. and Rutha Mae Green. Jimmie went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2025 at the age of 82 at the Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services for Jimmie Lee Nelson will be held on Friday March 7,2025 at 11:00am, a Wake on Thursday March 6,2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the McCoy Chapel of Memories.

Jimmie was a man of strong character with Integrity, Leadership, and Love to All his Family and Friends. Jimmie was Blessed to share his life's journey with his siblings; Lela Deas, Daisy Leach, Shirley Green, Gerald Green, Evelena Keith, Jennifer Nelson, Kennedy Nelson, Thaddeus Nelson, Lawrence Nelson, Thomas Nelson, and Andrew Nelson Jr. all of South Carolina. Nephew whom was like a son, Ray Kieth who lives in Texas. Jimmie was preceded in death by former wife Mary Brown Nelson who went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2019.

Jimmie is survived by Brenda Staten Moore who he adored as a longtime companion until his death. Jimmie dedicated his life to his children with devotion in providing and protection for Kevin Nelson, Eric Nelson, Lanasha Nelson, Tanecia Staten- Solis, Tommy Brown, Pam Brown-Ledet, Karia Samuels-Whisenant, Anthony Hickman, Roderick Jones, and Louis Rose. Jimmie stood Proud of his grandchildren Tione Corney, Destaija Amos, Taelor Ortiz, Kembal Nelson, Kya Nelson, Tahj Turner, Dylon Nelson, Toieric Nelson, Kaydence Nelson, Terrance Samuels, Mika Whisenant, Aaron Brown, Derrick Brown, Matthew Ledet, N'Kai Hickman, Sedonte Jones, and Tony Jackson.

Jimmie was elated to also cherish great grandchildren. Jimmie was a scholar of education completing his High School years at Howard High School Class of 1960 as Salutatorian. Jimmie then attended Tuskegee University in Alabama pursuing his education in mechanical engineering that would inspire a pursuit of aviation. Jimmie then entered the military April 23, 1964 to April 22, 1968 to serve his county as an Airman in the United States Airforce, being stationed in the North Pacific Area of Guam, Republic of China, Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas and Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas.

Jimmie settled and established work at Maryneal Cement Plant in Mary Neal, Texas now known as Buzzi Unicem as a Driller/Blaster where he retired after 28 years in 2007. Jimmie showed exemplary business skills as he pursued many ventures as an entrepreneur and monumental nightlife platform called "Snake's Place". Jimmie was a community leader and worked alongside with a coalition of men who contributed to the well-being of Fairview Heights. Jimmie devoted in the ministry of Bethel AME Church in Sweetwater Texas until its closing, growing up attending Gethsemane Baptist Church in Woodland, South Carolina and Cumberland AMC in Georgetown, South Carolina.

Jimmie loved to fellowship with his family and friends until death attending Mt. Rose Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Tommy Jackson.

Jimmie was a devoted member of the Masons, where his dedication to the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth was evident in all aspects of his life.

Special acknowledgement: Thank you to all family and friends who traveled far and near to celebrate the life of Jimmie Nelson.