Terry Lee Nelson, 76, of Marston, MO passed away December 26, 2025 at the John J Pershing VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Terry was born November 23, 1949 in Marston, MO to the late Donald and Opal Smith Nelson. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Terry was married to Trudy Nelson, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by one son, Christopher Aaron (Maranda) Nelson of Sikeston, Mo., two daughters, Andrea Nicole (Danny) Hoskins of Halls, TN and Melissa Jennifer (Garrett) Byrd of Marston, MO. 6 grandchildren, Chance Hoskins, Lillian (Cameron) Allen, Riplee Byrd, Tucker Byrd, Dusty Byrd and Mariyah Hancock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Donna White and wife, Trudy Nelson.

Visitation will be Friday January 2, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm at Richards Funeral Home with Funeral at 1 pm in Richards Funeral Home Chapel.Mark Rager to officiate.

Burial to follow at Mounds Park Cemetery in Lilbourn, MO