A Life Remembered
Obituary
Nelson Morgan Bodden, Jr., 55, passed away Tuesday, March 07, 2017 in Beaumont, TX. Nelson was born in Guanaja, Honduras on September 19, 1961 to Nelson Morgan Bodden, Sr. and Ellen Bush Bodden. He was a long-time resident of Nederland, TX and a local businessman and musician.
Nelson is survived by his parents; brother, Chris Bodden; sisters, Joanna Beard and husband, James and Dorothy Bailey; sons, Nelson Morgan Bodden, III, Matthew James Bodden and Grant Oneil Bodden; daughter, Hannah E. Bodden; grandchildren, Dihanna, Alexander, Bianca, Piper and a host of loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Jenifer Bodden and a grandson, Noah Bodden.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, TX. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., also at the funeral home with Bro. John Morgan officiating. The burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland, TX.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Charlotte Johnson
March 28, 2017
Charlotte Johnson lit a candle in memory of Nelson Morgan Bodden Jr
Hannah
March 16, 2017
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Hannah
March 16, 2017
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Jennifer Woods
March 10, 2017
We want you to know that our prayers are with you at this difficult time, on the loss of your dear son Morgan. May God grant you peace, comfort and hope. Your cousin Jennifer and family.
Jo Lene Dorman
March 9, 2017
My sincere heartfelt condole ces the Bodden family Nelson my love is forever and always until we meet again Jo Lene
Marta Alvarado
March 9, 2017
May God provide you the strength and His peace at this difficult and sad time on the loss of your dear son Morgan.We have you in our prayers.Your cousins Maria and Marta
Melancon'S Funeral Home
March 9, 2017
Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Nelson Morgan Bodden Jr
Dorothy Bailey
March 9, 2017
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Dorothy Bailey
March 9, 2017
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Stacy Bourque
March 9, 2017
Stacy Bourque lit a candle in memory of Nelson Morgan Bodden Jr
Dorothy Bailey
March 8, 2017
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Susan Hebert
March 8, 2017
Susan Hebert lit a candle in memory of Nelson Morgan Bodden Jr
Shalimar Mulcahy
March 8, 2017
It is with heavy heart to hear of my cousins passing. My love and condolences for Uncle Nelson, Aunt Ellen and family. Please find peace knowing he is In His Hands. God Bless.Shalimar and Family
Jan Collier
March 8, 2017
Jan Collier sent a virtual gift in memory of Nelson Morgan Bodden Jr
Jan Collier
March 8, 2017
Jan Collier lit a candle in memory of Nelson Morgan Bodden Jr
Jan Collier
March 8, 2017
I have always remembered nelson to be Morgan and i do remember the picture with the long hair wow . My best memory is on saturday morning when mrs. Bodden would make her famous breakfast ... rice pudding beans and plantians . I love the bodden family very much and god has a wonderful angel to watch over all of yall. I will never forget all of the memories on south 1 1/2 street nederland tx.
Jo Lene Dorman
March 8, 2017
Jo Lene Dorman sent a virtual gift in memory of Nelson Morgan Bodden Jr
Shana Lang
March 7, 2017
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Shana Lang
March 7, 2017
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