United States Army,
Vietnam/Persian Gulf,
Veteran,

Scottie Beacher Nelson, 70 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, April 12th, 2013 at his residence.

He was born on April 8th, 1943 in McCreary County, Kentucky, son of the late James E. and Lucy G. Perry Nelson. He farmed early in life, then joined the Army and spent 28 years in the United States Army. Scottie was a member and volunteer of the Somerset VFW Post No#269 for many years. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post No#38 and Am-Vets.

Scottie was survived by his former wives, Linda Williams of Birmingham, Alabama and Jackie Durbin of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Paula (and Greg) Morgan of Birmingham, Alabama and Jessica Rose Nelson of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren, Ashley Nelson, Dylan Osborne, Aaron Osborne, and Lila Osborne; two step grandchildren, Kehlan Morgan and Gavin Morgan; three brothers, George S. Nelson of North Carolina, Calvin L. Nelson of Stanton, Kentucky, and Paul E. Nelson of Booneville, Kentucky; two sisters, Rosetta M. Nelson (and Rufus) Beard of Nancy, Kentucky and Dora M. Newport of Utah; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lucy Nelson; a former wife, Hiroko Rafferty and a daughter, Stephanie Lodge; six brothers, Ted M. Nelson, Melvin E. Nelson, Frank M. Nelson, Charles M. Nelson, Jimmy W. Nelson, and Fred M. Nelson; and three sisters, Aggie B. Bohannon, Pearl V. Richey, and Mary Ann Nelson.

Visitations were held on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Randy Wiles officiating.

Interment followed in the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky. The American Legion Post No#38 Honor Guard conducted full military honors for Scottie.

THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF SCOTTIE,

If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear, Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there. Remember my spirit, that is the real me because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free. Oh, if you could only see!

I have held our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced as I entered the promised land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.

I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've even seen our Lords mansion and someday I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because "His Word" will show you the way. So please don't cry because we will meet again someday.