Mr. Matthew Allan Nelson

Mr. Matthew Allan “Matt” Nelson, son of COL (Ret) Ray Allan Nelson and Ruth Ann Thompson-Nelson, of Grant AL. Matt was born 30 December 1982 in Clarksville TN; into an Army family. As an “Army Bratt”, Matt moved from Army post to post and was able to see and enjoy life in many areas, including Kentucky, Washington DC, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Germany and around Europe. Matt died in his sleep 30 July 2026 in Grant AL, following years of illnesses. Matt was christened a Catholic in 1983 in Clarksville TN. During his last few years, he renewed his faith in Jesus Christ and was actively engaged in St. William Catholic church in Guntersville. He was also an active member in the Knights of Columbus and thoroughly enjoyed helping in fund raising projects and Knight’s activities. Matt had three brothers with whom he loved to be with. Adam Slaughter of Greenville KY, Aaron Slaughter of Greenville KY and Jeff Nelson of Waverly Hall GA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond L. Nelson and Betty Lou Comreid-Nelson of Cedar Rapids IA and James Thompson and Kathleen Conner-Thompson of Owensboro KY. Although Matt never married, he was loved and cherished by all his nieces and nephews. He was their “Cool Uncle”. Matt had an avid love of soccer. He adamantly followed the European soccer leagues and watched many of the games during the recent FIFA World Cup. During the winter season, Matt loved to snowboard and made numerous trips to local ski resorts and Ober Mountain, Gatlinburg TN. He first learned to ski in the Austrian Alps and later transitioned to snowboarding. But most of all, Matt loved being with his brothers, especially going to the beach. He was a “Beach Guy”. He was always up for an adventure and was the ‘life of the party’. Matt was also a historian and loved American history; and he had a love of animals and volunteered at the local animal shelter. A funeral Mass will be held at St. William Catholic church at 929 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville AL. Visitation will be Saturday, August 15th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mass from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and a reception will be held in the churches’ Foley Center from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Matt’s name, to the Knights of Columbus, 929 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL; or Tails and Ales of Guntersville, P.O. Box 424, Guntersville, AL 35976. WORDS OF APPRECIATION Our hearts have been made to rejoice during the illness and passing of our beloved son by the many acts of kindness extended to our family. Your prayers and all expressions of love and sympathy are greatly appreciated. May God’s blessings of peace and love continue with you forever.

Mr. Matthew Allan Nelson

December 30, 1982 - July 30, 2026