Funeral services for Don Paul “Oozzie” Nelson, 68, of Chickasha, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Bible Baptist Church with Gary Layman officiating.
Don Paul “Oozzie” Nelson was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on March 23, 1947, the son of Ezell Pike Nelson and Clarice Gladys Abbott Nelson. He died Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
After graduating from Amber-Pocasset High School in 1965, Oozzie attended Oklahoma State University. He then entered the Oklahoma National Guard, after which he came home to the family farm in Amber to start a professional dozer service as well as managing the farm and running cattle. In 1979, he and his brother, Bill, started Chickasha Sod & Grass Farm, from which they retired in 2014.
In 1969, he married Irene Elizabeth Kirby and from this union Natalie and Zac Nelson were born.
Oozzie married Judy Hart on April 21, 2000 in Chickasha, Oklahoma and to their union Hugh Hart Nelson was born.
He loved his family and friends and always had time for a story. Each time his stories were told they seemed to evolve. His favorite place was his home by the river, spending time with his family and extended family, including the horses and dogs.
Oozzie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Abbott Nelson, and his son, Zac Quinton Nelson.
He leaves behind his wife, Judy Nelson of the home; daughter, Natalie Nelson of Cherokee; son, Hugh Hart Nelson of the home; sister, Ezell Potter and husband, Jerry of Edmond; three brothers, Jack Nelson and wife, Susan of Bryan, Texas, Bill Nelson and wife, Lynita of Amber, John Nelson and wife, Charlotte of Chickasha; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
The casket will be open at the funeral home, but will be closed at the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma by mailing a contribution to 720 W. Wilshire Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116, calling (405) 810-0695, or visiting the website at www.parkinsonoklahoma.com .
Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
Ferguson Funeral Home 
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad that I had the chance to know him. He has been a very good friend and will Be truly missed by all. If I was having a bad day he could always bring a smile to my face. He always put everyone else above him. My heart breaks for all his family in this time. Especially Judy, Natalie , an Hugh.
Love,
Brandi Terry
Love you soooo much Judy and Hugh Hart! Prayers for you always!
Judy, Hugh Hart, and family you are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you!!! <
Prayers for Judy and family. So sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for you and Hugh, there was never a time Oozzie wouldn’t take the time if it just wasn’t to say hello to me and Dane he will truly be missed he was an amazing person if you guys need anything please holler at me.
I am so sorry Judy for your loss. Oozzie was a good man and always had a smile on his face. I dont know if he ever met a stranger, but if he did I know he treated them same as everyone else. Those are two of the things I think about when I think of Oozzie Nelson. He will be truly missed.
I am going to miss seeing Oozie around but especially at basketball games where he would keep me spellbound and entertained at the level of knowledge he had at just about any topic. Oozie never called me by my first name-just “Coach” as I had the privilege to coach his son Hugh in Y basketball for many years….that always put a smile on my face!! Enjoy paradise my friend!!
My deepest condolences to Judy and Hugh during this difficult time. I pray that God will ease the pain of your loss.
May God be with you Judy and Family during this time! Oozie was a great man! Always had time to for everyone. He use to just want to talk when he see me outside there at the cabin next to the Farm! My heart aches for you all May God put his arms around you and comfort you. I know he will be missed!
My heart is with the whole Nelson family through this rough time in your lives. Prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss..
Prayers for Judy, Hugh, Natalie, and family members. Can’t express my feelings for Ozzie we had some great times together and some sad. Love you brother will see you when I get there.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May it help you to know that the hearts of others are deeply touched by your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that our loving Heavenly Father is near to those with a broken hearts and crush in spirit.
( Psalms 34:18).
Prayers for you Judy and your precious son Hugh! May God hold you tight and see you through this difficult time. I met Ozzie years ago and he was such a wonderful person!
My heart breaks for the family in this unexpected tragedy. I went to school with Oozzie and he was always such a gentleman and good sport. My prayers are with you at this time.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Oozzie and I were roommates at OSU and later he was my Best Man at my wedding. Obviously I knew him very well then and regret we did not stay in touch as I treasured our friendship, experiences and perhaps was with him in some of his “stories”. Several years ago we had lunch together and I never saw him so happy because of his family and living on the river. I am so sad for your loss but so glad Oozzie was part of my life.
I will see you on the other side Ooozie Woozie. Good friend.