Byron Nelson
October 15, 1954 — May 15, 2025
Byron Nelson, MD, age 70 of Centre, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at his residence.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Sheppard Nelson; Children, Jessica Nelson (David) Sanford, Ashley Nelson, Matthew Nelson (Eric); Grandchildren, Marlee Sanford, Beau Sanford, Sheppard Sanford; Brother, Joel Nelson (Susan); Sister, Myrna N. (Robert) Carpenter; Niece, Kelly Carpenter; Nephew, Andrew Carpenter; Aunts, Sara Flack, Jane Buckner, and several cousins.
Byron was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Ralph and Mary Ann Nelson. He spent 40 years as an internal medicine doctor and was proudly dedicated to his patients and his community. Dr. Nelson was known outside of his profession for being an avid Alabama Football fan, his love for hosting crawfish boils and Christmas parties, gardening, hiking, spending time at the lake, and listening to his favorite music- ‘70s rock.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Research facilities in Byron’s name.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
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