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Thomas Allen Nelson December 4, 1946 – December 15, 2018 Thomas (Tommy) Allen Nelson, age 72, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born on December 4, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to his late parents John and Virginia Nelson. Tommy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone. He is survived by his wife, Mary and their blended family: son Gregory Nelson (Donna) and children Gennee and Danielle; daughter Amy Cappuccio (Elliott) and children, Alyssa, Caleb and Elias; stepson Joe Badillo, Jr (Roxanne) and children, Brianna, Lillian Jo, Gary, and Rihanna; stepdaughter Belinda Lozano (Juan) and children Julian and Rozalen ; stepdaughter Roxanne Bosquez, (Patrick) and children, Nathaniel, Dynasty, Amelia, and Isaiah; brother J.B. Nelson, Jr (Rosemary); and nieces, nephews, cousins, and many family members. Tommy graduated from Lasalle High School in 1965. He went on to St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, Texas and graduated in 1970 with a BBA degree in Production Management. Following graduation, he got a job as a production manager for Barkell Manufacturing. Later he went to work for Programme Martin as manager and builder of modular furniture. Finally, he ventured into his own company called Wood Products by Tom Nelson. He designed and built custom wooden furniture for corporations, lawyers, etc. He was talented in his wood working abilities and created beautiful furniture and home accessories that were enjoyed by his clients, family members, and many friends. Tommy had a very kind heart and quick wit and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He enjoyed the outdoors with his love for animals and the beauty of the land. He loved reading woodworking books, watching western movies and football on TV, watching Nascar racing, eating Mexican food, and handing out his yearly Western Horseman Cowboy Calendar to his family and friends. In his own words, “We are all travelers in this world from sweet grass to the packing house from birth to death. We have traveled…between the Eternities”. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will begin on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with a procession from the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Services will conclude at the church, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the tribute section.

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Thomas Allen Nelson

December 4, 1946 - December 15, 2018