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Lance Cpl. Travis Michael Nelson
August 22, 2011
Lance Cpl. Travis Michael Nelson, 19, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011, in Afghanistan.
Mr. Nelson was a native of Orlando, a former resident of Pace for five years and a resident of Bratt for the past eight years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a member of the Young Marines of Pensacola for four years, a member of the Pace High School NJROTC, and the Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Morris W. Nelson, Daniel Sanspree and his great-grandmother, Gladys Brunson.
He is survived by his parents, Scott and Beckie Sanspree Nelson of Bratt; fiancee Madeline Cates of Pace; brother, Daniel and Melissa Nelson of Century; half-brother, Chandler Case of Daphne; two sisters, Jenna Nelson and Kevin McCall of Brewton and Anna Nelson of Bratt; his grandmothers, Ann Sanspree of Atmore and Louise Nelson of Brewton; and a number of aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Atmore First Baptist Church with Chaplain Lt. Commander Jeffrey Bornemann and the Rev. George Weaver officiating with military honors.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 26, 2011, from 12:30 p.m. until funeral time at the Atmore First Baptist Church.
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3 Responses to “Lance Cpl. Travis Michael Nelson”
RIP – God bless you! My prayers are now with your family and friends!
Soooooo sorry! God Bless and keep this family.
my thoughts and prayers go out to the NELSON family during their time of lose. I want to say thank you to Mr.TRAVIS NELSON for everything you have for our country. I SALUTE you. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE EVERYONES HERO. (SEMPER FI ).HO’ RA’