Dewitt Ray Nelson, 49, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Wister. Dewitt was born July 17, 1962 in Corning, CA to Alvis Ray & Dena Mae (Davis) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his father; half brother, Carlos Nelson; and his grandparents.
Survivors include his wife, Kim of the home; son & daughter in law, Jeromy & Jamie Nelson of Dallas, TX; brother, William C. Scott of Tulsa, OK; sisters & brothers in law, Susan & Ken Bailey, Rebecca & Dan Eckert of Hackett, AR, Barbara & Ronnie Harris of Panama, OK, Wileata & Leon Glenn of Poteau, OK, Paula Ollar of Tulsa, OK; stepchildren, Bobby Lee Coler, Brian Keith Coler, Billy & Trina Taylor of Wister, Kris & Mariam Taylor of Ft. Smith, AR and Cherri Alexander of Wister, OK, step granddaughter, Caitlyn Ashlyn Coler; his mother, Dena Mae Jackson; 7 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 9 nieces, 7 nephews; numerous great nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Memorial services will be 11 am, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Leon Glenn officiating.