Thomas "Tom" Nelson, 76, of Wichita Falls, passed away on January 25, 2022.

The family will receive friends at a visitation on January 28 ^th , at Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home from 6p.m. to 7p.m. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on January 29 ^th , at First Baptist with Dr. Bob McCartney officiating. A graveside service will be held the following week for family. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home.

A son of the late James Nelson and Jewel (Colvin), Tom was born on August 31, 1945, in Henderson, Texas. Tom was a veteran of the Airforce who served in Vietnam. He graduated from Texas Tech University where he met the future love of his life, Linda, that he would go on to marry many years later. Tom went on to be a certified public accountant where he practiced for over 40 years. He was a devoted husband and father that loved his family with all his heart. He was a man that enjoyed collecting and fiddling with many hobbies such as guns, antiques and model trains. Tom was a God-fearing man that was strong in his faith. He was a humble man who loved to share his knowledge of the Bible. He taught men's Bible study in his last years and made many good friends there.

Tom was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister, Jimmye Sharrer; and brother Robert Nelson.

He is survived by loving wife Linda Nelson; son James Blair Nelson; daughter in law Heather; son Chris Thomsen; daughter in law LeAnn; daughter Kimberly Nelson Cox; son in law Brian; daughter Leslie Thomsen Youmans; son in law Brian Youmans; grandchildren Wesley Gambs, Luke Gambs, Parker Nelson and Thomas Cox; great-grand daughter Addie; brother Lesley Nelson; nephew Jon Nelson; nieces Dr. Kristen Nelson McMillan and Kathe Nelson, his other brother Wesley Nelson and his wife Janet, nephew James Robert Nelson, nieces Angela Oswald and Pam Raney

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be sent to American Heart Association or American Cancer Association.