Douglas R. Nelson, 79 of Tuscaloosa, passed away July 13, 2026 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Magnolia Chapel South at 11:00 am  with Bro. Greg Walker officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, July 20, 2026 from 5:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Duncanville, Al. 

He is preceded in death by his Father; Homer L. Nelson, Mother; Mary Smith Hall Nelson, and his Brother; Kenneth L. Nelson.

Survivors include his wife Martha Sue Nelson, daughter; Krista Jordan (Carey), sons; Tom B. Nelson (Windy), Matthew Nelson (Summer), sisters; Becky Jones, Barbara Langford (Allen) , Deroma Hewett (Billy), brother; Homer Leon Nelson, Jr., grandchildren; Bailey Nelson (Kathryn), Chloe Jordan, Reagan Nelson, and his great grandchildren; Blaire Nelson, and Abby Kate Elmore, he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Doug was a man who believed in always staying busy with something. From his time in the Army Reserves, to his time at BF Goodrich, he never met a stranger. His true passion in life was pointing people to Christ Jesus in his own way. Whether that be delivering food to them our sweet momma cooked or helping them with a project they had going. He also enjoyed times spent at the hunting club on work days or preparing, planning, and cooking meals to fellowship with others. On occasion he would go out on a hunt. He also enjoyed fishing with his boys, grandson, nephews and several long time fishing partners. All of those trips to the woods and water would usually provide several meals for the family, friends or most importantly someone in need. Everything always had a goal of helping others and pointing people to the Lord Jesus Christ. He truly lived his life as a servant for the Lord Jesus Christ. He showed that in the way he lived each day and in the way he cared for our momma, his wife of 55 years, until his very last breath. 

Pallbearers will be Corley Odom, Jeff Gilbert, Charlie Ernest, Brian Dickerson, James Allen, Rex Shanner, Kevin Nelson, and Bailey Nelson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Members of Liberty Baptist Church, friends from Valley View Baptist Church, Dr. Billy Joy, and Members of the Sandy Fork Hunting Club.