Leo Nelson, beloved husband and father, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2018. Leo served in the United States Navy and retired from Bay County as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was an Elder at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, where he was a member of the choir and property committee chairman for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Estelle Nelson; and a sister, Flora Hardman. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie Nelson, son, Jimmy Nelson, daughter, Cindy Harris (Bobby), son, Chris Nelson (Tammy), and daughter, Debbie Jenkins (Tommy); brother, Donald Nelson (Dory) and sister, Margie Crowe. He was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leon Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., one hour prior to service time. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. The family requests no flowers please, but donations can be made to the building fund at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.