Mr. Lucius Fred Nelson, 86, of Seale, AL passed Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Seale, AL.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at St. Ellis Full Gospel Church, Opelika, AL with Bishop James Fears, pastor, officiating. Burial to follow in Rising Star Baptist Church Cemetery, Opelika, AL. Visitation is Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Mr. Lucius F. Nelson, 86, formerly of New York, New York, departed this life peacefully October 11, 2022 in Seale, AL, at the residents of Ezekiel and Mary Love Fears, where he had resided for the past two years.

Lucius was born April 23, 1936 to the late Will and Sarah Richmond Nelson in Russell County, AL.

Lucius united with Rising Star Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Sanford School, in Opelika, AL, served in the U.S. Army and after his tour he moved to New York. Lucius worked for and retired from Saks Fifth Avenue. He loved to sing old spirituals and hymns. He enjoyed watching the news and discussing current events.

Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his father, Will Nelson; mother, Sarah Richmond Nelson; sisters, Annie Nelson Fears and Leila Nelson; brothers, George Nelson, Jimmy Nelson and Farmer Nelson.

Lucius leaves to cherish his loving memories his sister, Vera Adkins of Opelika, AL; god-daughter Shelia Pickney of St. Cloud, FL; special nephew and caregiver, Evangelist Ezekiel (Mary Love) Fears, of Seale, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.