Maurice Woodrow

Nelson

Maurice Woodrow Nelson son of the late Beulah Mae Webb Nelson and Jesse Nelson was born at Greeley, Missouri, on January 24, 1943. He departed this life at his residence in Bunker, Missouri, on November 7, 2016, at the age of 73.

On September 10, 1968 in Bunker, Missouri, Maurice was united in marriage to Martha Gay Wood and to this union one son was born. Martha preceded Maurice in death on October 3, 2016. Maurice enjoyed watching wrestling on TV, telling old stories and watching horses. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Billy Nelson, and one sister, Juanita Collier.

Maurice is survived by his son, Charles Nelson and wife Salina of Bunker, Missouri, four grandchildren, Justin Nelson and wife Kayla, Taylor and wife Makanda, Lindsey and Bethany, three great-grandchildren, Tatum, Britleigh and Zachary, one brother, Burnell Nelson and wife Cheryl of Dillard, Missouri, two sisters, Berneva Wilson of Fenton, Missouri, Daphene Moss and husband Bill of Park Hills, Missouri. Maurice will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday November 10th 10 AM

Funeral Services follow at 1:30 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Rev. Mark Moss

Burial: Bunker Cemetery

Pallbearers: Charlie Turner, Shane Nunley, Charles Nelson, Justin Nelson, Taylor Nelson and Bob Bailey.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri