Benny Paul Nelson, age 85 passed away peacefully at his home in Catoosa surrounded by his family.

Benny was a 36 year employee of the Tennessee Dept. of Forestry. He was a lifelong member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lancing.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leo & Ernestine Nelson and son Michael Leo Nelson.

He is survived by his son Tim and wife, Winnie Nelson; grandsons Jason and wife Jessica Nelson, Travis and wife, Ashley Nelson; grandchildren Otto, Laykin, Alice and Kollins Nelson; 4 sisters Diane and Wesley Howard, Wanda and Barry Fowler, Martha Nelson, Janie and Carlos Brooks, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Bro. Bill Durham officiating. Graveside services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Benny Paul Nelson.

Pallbearers: Jason Nelson, Otto Nelson, Jason Bunch, Travis Nelson, Josh Hancock, and Marvin Howard.