Thomas Edward Nelson

Thomas Edward \Eddy\ Nelson, Jr., 56, of Snyder, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Word Is Life Deliverance Church, 312 Coliseum Drive in Snyder. Eddy was born July 5, 1956, in Lubbock, Texas and married Anna Anderson December 30, 1995. Eddy grew up in Tarzan and graduated from Grady High School. He then graduated from Texas Tech University and became a history and science teacher. He taught in several West Texas schools, most recently Van Horn and Ira.Survivors include his wife, Anna Nelson of Snyder; one step son, Jim Larremore and wife, Mandy of Alpine; three grandchildren, Bailey, Cole and Justin Larremore; one brother, Tim Nelson and wife, Melanie of Levelland; one sister, Tammy Ramsey and husband, Arthur of Alpine; and his father, Thomas Nelson, Sr. of Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Nelson; and his father and mother-in-law, Luther and Tennie Anderson. The family suggests memorials be made to American Cancer Society c/o Carolyn Brooks, P.O. Box 2121, Big Spring, Texas 79721-2121.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,