At an early age, Corey professed his faith in Christ and was baptized at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Wardell Johnson. Later in life, he became a faithful member of Brown Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully on the Parking Lot Ministry.

Corey married the love of his life Melanie Worthy in 1999 and to their union was born his beloved son, Carter Nelson, whom he cherished.

Corey was born May 10, 1970, in Memphis TN. He was the second of three children born to the union of Bennie and Lelia Nelson. Corey was the baby brother to Cedric and a loving big brother to Heather.

Corey was a proud graduate of the 1989 Class of Raleigh Egypt High School. He received his B.A. of Science in Sociology from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science in Human Resource from Webster University. Corey’s spiritual gift from God was “serving”. He displayed service daily through his profession as a social worker where he worked dutifully at the Shelby County Health Department. Corey was a beloved co-worker, a strong family man, a lover of life, and a friend to all. Corey never met a stranger and was loved by many near and far. Corey was a dedicated husband, adoring father, and affectionate uncle and friend. Corey was a devoted Dallas Cowboy fan and supported both Raleigh Egypt High School and Tennessee State University until his death. Corey leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Melanie Nelson, and son, Carter Nelson; parents, Bennie and Lelia Nelson; loving siblings, Cedric (Renee) Nelson, Heather (Daniel) Heaston; nieces and nephews, Cameron (Portia) Nelson, Dylan Heaston, Hannah Heaston, Cortney Nelson, and Camryn Nelson along with a host of beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A public viewing is scheduled for Saturday January 30, 2021 from 1 p.m. until service of celebration beginning at 2.30 p.m. at Brown Missionary Baptist Church (South Campus)7200 Swinnea Rd Southaven, MS 38671.

Maximum capacity 150 people (Mask Required) Streaming: brownbaptist.org/funeral

Interment will follow in Memphis Memorial Gardens 6444 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd Memphis, TN 38134. Arrangements Entrusted To R.S. Lewis and Sons 2944 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis, TN 38111 901-235-8169