Homer E. Nelson

Homer E. Nelson,a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Homer graduated from Soddy Daisy High School in 1939. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Homer served as Hamilton County Welfare Director and Rural Transportation Director from 1959 to 1990. He was appointed by the County Council and Judge Wilkes Thrasher, Sr. He received a Distinguished Service Award from Hamilton County Government after 31 years and 4 months of service. On July 25, 1990 he became a Charter Member of the Tennessee Association for Special Transportation Board. In the 1950’s Homer began a Gospel Radio Show on FM at WDOD. Homer hosted a radio show “The Gospel Train” which aired on WFLI from 6 AM to 12 Noon on Saturdays. He began his career with WFLI in 1991 and served until his death. He served as an announcer and sales representative with WFLI. He served as the Music Director at Daisy Church of God in 1958 where he was responsible for bringing the Oak Ridge Boys to perform as well as many other special music programs. In the 1960's he served as Music Director at Fourth Avenue Church of God and East Chattanooga Church of God. He organized the North Hamilton County Chorus with Clarence Hale in the 1960’s. Homer was active in the Downtown Chattanooga Optimist Club where he served as Publicity Chairman from 1992 to 1994. Homer is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jackie Nelson; twin daughters, Marlene Erlher of Kentucky and Darlene Davenport of Kentucky; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Velma Johnson of Hixson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1 P.M. at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Childers, Brother Lee Byrd and Brother Steve Brandon officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the East Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Road, Hixson, Tennessee 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412.