Douglas Edgar Nelson

September 13, 1967 - July 7, 2020

Douglas Edgar Nelson, age 52, of Bluff City, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 13, 1967 in Bristol, Tenn., a son of the late Sanford Jack and Nancy Pullen Nelson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his nephew, Steven Nelson. Doug was a strong man of faith with a huge heart for family and friends. He loved to serve the Lord. He was proud member of Surf Church in Bristol, Tenn. Doug was a hardworking man who loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a proud Trump supporter. He worked as a supervising electrician for HVAC for 23 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Crystal Nelson; daughter, Katilin Nelson; stepson, Austin Johnson; grandchildren, Kloey, Kinsley, Anna and Landon; brother, Sandy Jack Nelson; sisters, Denise Nelson Allen and Teresa Nelson; special nieces and nephews, Leann, Alecia, Jack, Wil and Joshua; and several great nieces and nephews. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the home of Alecia and Justin at 303 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617. In lieu of flowers, please contact the family to arrange contributions. The family would like to extend special thanks to HVAC for their support and help shown to Mr. Nelson and his family. Arrangements especially for Doug and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.