Nelson Perry Nutt Sr.

Nelson Perry Nutt Sr. was born September 25th, 1962 in Pasadena, Texas to Jimmy Dwayne Nutt Sr. and Evelina Cobb and went to live forever on May 5, 2025. Nelson is survived by one son, Nelson Perry Nutt, Jr. (wife Amy), one granddaughter, Avery, and one grandson, Nathan.

Nelson also leaves behind his brother, Ricky Nutt, (wife Laura), nieces Landry and Ryan, Sister-in-law, Rhonda and niece Hana and nephew Joshua, Aunt Rhonda Johnson (Richard), Uncle Ronnie Nutt (Javone), Uncle John Cobb and Aunt Judy Cobb, along many other family members. He also had loyal friends over the years from the Ennis and Marlin areas, especially Joe, Brian, and Steve, who have been his friends for over 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as his two brothers, Guy and Jimmy Jr.

Nelson was a land surveyor by trade for almost thirty years; starting from age 18 as a rodman and working his way to Party Chief for J.W. Krieger Jr. in Ennis, Texas. He moved to the country in his late 40’s and spent his last years as a ranch hand in Thornton, Texas on Good Time Farm for Frank and Dorthea Brower, who became a second family to him.

Nelson’s favorite things in life were setting the hook on a largemouth bass, laughing and telling old stories, starting his yearly spring garden, drinking a cold Budweiser mixed with V8, eating Evelina’s Thanksgiving Stuffing, watching a good Sci-Fi movie or TV show and hunting, cooking and eating wild-game.

His true passions were animals and the outdoors. He learned to identify animals, shoot a rifle and catch a fish early in life and honed his skills to become an avid outdoorsman. There aren’t many waterfowl species or game animals in Texas that Nelson didn’t harvest and eat, or at least try to eat. He passed this passion on to his family as well. Many memories were made and lessons were learned with his son, Perry, while sitting in deer stands, holding fishing rods, trimming trees and filling feeders.

Nelson was a man who wasn’t a stranger to making mistakes and starting over in life. He wasn’t a perfect man, but he was a kind man who didn’t withhold his love from his family and the people he held close.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that you take your family or friends fishing, hunting, or go appreciate nature in your own way. After all, “We’re not here very long.”

I love you Dad.