Carter "Lattie" Nelson

December 10, 1945 - September 22, 2015

Carter "Lattie" Nelson, 69 of Graceville passed away, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. Lattie was born in Rome, Georgia on December 10, 1945 to the late Carter L. Nelson and Carolyn Kirbo Nelson Lucas. A graduate of Graceville High School, Lattie served in the U.S. Army and then received his A.S. in Agriculture. Lattie enjoyed gardening and reaching out to others helping them where ever he was needed. He was an active member of the Graceville First United Methodist Church. Predeceased by his parents, brother Jimmy Nelson. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Jean Nelson; six children Jennifer Nengel, Baltimore, MD, April Catlin, Tacoma, WA, Noah Nelson(Candi), Noma, FL, Sadie Nelson, Dothan, AL, Leah Nelson, Asheville, NC, Mark Nelson, Graceville; three brothers Richard "Ricky" Nelson(Kathy), Chipley, FL, Harry Lucas(Cathi), Gaston, OR, Martin Lucas(Lisa), Newnan, GA, Evie Rosenthal, Miami, FL; ten grandchildren, one great granddaughter, a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 26, 2015 with Rev. Sean Rezek officiating, James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville in charge of arrangements.