Gordon Joseph Nelson passed away peacefully, into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, with his family by his side on October 25, 2023. Gord was born in Kingsville on June 10, 1936. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Wanda (Carder) of 64 years and his children Brenda (Maurice) Roelens, Greg (Kate) Nelson, and Barb (John) Veigli. Gord was pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Sarah Nelson and his siblings Harvey Nelson and Mary Hillman. Loving grandfather to Melanie (Christopher) Voakes, Sarah (Anthony) Keirouz, Eric Rollo, Michael (Ali) Roelens, Cole (Tyler Hensz) Nelson, Jessika (Nicholas) Lane, Nikolas Veigli (Danielle), Jailynn Nelson (Dylan). Great Grandfather (Papa) to Oliver, Isabella, Jamie, Olivia, Maggie, Gracie, Sophie, Annabel, and Evelynn. Gord was a retiree of GM Trim Plant. He spent many years involved in Kingsville minor hockey and minor baseball. Gord was a member of Kingsville Baptist Church and enjoyed coaching church baseball.

Visitation at Kendrick Funeral Home - Kingsville, on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 2-5p.m. A celebration of life will take place at the funeral home on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:30a.m. Interment to follow at Greenhill Cemeterty.
If so desired, donations can be made to Teen Challenge (9340 Sharon Road London ON , N6P 1R6) and to Erie Shores Healthcare Foundation (197 Talbot St W Suite 210, Leamington, ON N8H 1N8).