Adrian Lavon Nelson

Adrian Lavon Nelson Sr. - age 83, born October 1, 1931 passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at home. Adrian was a Knoxville native, raised in the Smithwood area of Fountain City, the son of Hope and Nelle Nelson. After his marriage on October 27, 1951, the couple moved to Halls where they have lived since 1956. Adrian was a salesman all his life, a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church, a Korean War Veteran and Mason. He enjoyed cars of all kinds, telling stories of the past, traveling and was known for his great sense of humor and kind and generous heart. Adrian is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Kivett Nelson; daughter Pat (Larry) Rogers; sons Adrian Jr. (Rochelle), and Matt (Veronica) Nelson; grandchildren include Zachary (Sheffey), Zane, Zeke, and Zeb Rogers; twin granddaughters Alexandra and Victoria Nelson, Chas Nelson (deceased); and one great grandson Riz Rogers. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, at Salem Baptist Church, with Rev. Johnny Price of Olivet Baptist Church and Rev. Alan James officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45, Monday, at Ft. Sumter Cemetery for interment at 11:00 a.m, military service provided by East TN State Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Salem Baptist Church 8201 Hill Rd., Knoxville, Tennessee 37938 or Olivet Baptist Church, 4701 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Knoxville, Tennessee, 37912. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, at Salem Baptist Church.