William Nelson III

William Richard Floyd Nelson III, 59, of Silsbee, Texas passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. He was born March 8, 1964 in Kountze, Texas to Earlene Jackson Jasper and the late William Richard Floyd Nelson II.

William,knownbymany as Junior, retired from Hardin County Precinct #1 as a heavy equipment operator after 23 years of dedicated service. He later returned to work part time for Hardin County Precinct #1, where he worked until he was no longer able to. When he was not working, he enjoyed watching his favorite sports with family and friends. He was a huge Texas Longhorn fan.

He also enjoyed singing for the Lord as a member of Saved By Grace gospel quartet and recently By His Grace gospel group. He was a faithful member at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Silsbee for many years, where he previously served as music director and Sunday School Superintendent.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Richard Floyd Nelson II.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Nelson; children, William (B.J.) Nelson, Samuel (Sammy) Nelson, Daniel (Danny) Nelson, Carrie Nelson, Jeremy Nelson, Zaylee Nelson; mother of his oldest children, first love, and special friend, Pam Nelson; mother, Earlene Jackson Jasper; brothers, Jimmy(Wayne)Wrightand wife Linda, Buddy Wright and wife Sandy, Carlton Wright and wife Dorothy; sisters, Nelda Herrington and husband Kevin, Shana Anderson and husband Allen; grandchildren, Haley Nelson, Hayden Nelson, Alexis Nelson, Keldon Nelson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.