Lonnie Nelson, age 70 a resident of Oak Ridge, passed away, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his home while surrounded by his family.Mr. Nelson was born September 15, 1948 in Roane County, TN. He was a lifelong resident of this area and attended Beech Park Baptist Church, Woodland Baptist Church, and Calvary Baptist Church.Lonnie was a car salesman for West Chevrolet. He was a former member of the Oak Ridge Jaycee's and he was also instrumental in bringing the special Olympics to Oak Ridge.He is preceded in death by his parents: Lonnie Nelson Sr. and Helen Nelson and by his wife, Wanda Nelson.Lonnie is survived by his children: Angela Nelson, Carl and Rebecca Nelson, and David and Christina Nelson; by grandchildren: Jeremy Nelson, Jason Nelson, Pamela Loveday, Ericia Loveday, Joshua Nelson, Phillip Nelson, Kevin Nelson, David Nelson Jr. and Prescilla Nelson; by 9 great-grandchildren; by a brother, Ronald and Joyce Nelson; by a sister, Norma and David Luttrel; by special friends: Janice Hall Daugherty, Mike Eldridge, and Diana Gray and by extended family members.The family will receive friends, Friday, July 12, 2019 between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial and graveside services will be held, Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 am at Roane Memorial Gardens. Premier Sharp Funeral Home is proudly serving the Nelson family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at ww.sharpfh.com

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