Carl Franklin Nelson

Carl is survived by his wife, Frances Nelson; his son Frankie Nelson (Tonya); his daughters Stacy Blair (Ronnie), Jennifer Walker (Clay), Lindsey Cross (Ryan) and Jessica Lauderdale-Bolt (Andrew); his brother Jerry Nelson (Sherry); his grandchildren Libby Cross, Paxton Lauderdale-McDaniel, Aubrey Cross, Ryals Walker, Ashton David (Clint), Tayler Mabry, Nelson Blair (Jessica), and Lauren Tidwell (Travis) and his 3 Great Grandchildren.

Carl was preceded in death by his father Burie Nelson and his mother Julia Nelson; his sister Bobbie Jo Anderson.

A visitation for Carl will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Curtis and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Alabama National Cemetery where Carl will be laid to rest.

Serving as pallbearers are Clay Walker, Andrew Bolt, Mike Mancill, Ray Gavin, Rob Zachary, and Josh Baxley. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Serra Dealership Transporters.

A special thanks to Dr. Vachhani and Dr. Nix for their loving care as well as Carl's caregiver and best buddy, Greg Adamson and Close Friend Russell Morrow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carl's memory may be made to Children's of Alabama, https://www.childrensal.org/; and Shriners Children's, https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.curtisandsonfh.com for the Nelson family. Curtis and Son North to direct.