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Lee Anthony “Poo Dog” Nelson, Sr., age 70

Lee Anthony “Poo Dog” Nelson, Sr.

Born to Ride, December 7, 1954
Rode into Eternity, March 29, 2025

Born to Fred and Lula Mae Nelson on December 7, 1954 – a day that would become infamous in history as the “Day of Infamy” – in Memphis, Tennessee.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lula Mae Nelson. In the Union Catherine “Cat” Nelson, His son, Lee Anthony Nelson, Jr. (Mann), who was born on September 10, 1975, and passed away on June 16, 2023. Additionally, he leaves behind his granddaughter, Lakala Nelson, born on August 8, 2013.
He is also survived by his daughter, Ashley Horton of Memphis, TN, and his grandson, Jayden.
He gained two daughters: Queen (Tracy) Roberts, who has sons Dale (Raquel) and Dezmon (Gabriel) Roberts, and grandsons Kyron Knox and Kaleb Walker; and Catherine Walker, who has a granddaughter, Gerthana Walker.
On January 08, 2003, Lee met the Love his life, Mari Joyner, his “Tugga”. On 02/24/2010, in Memphis, TN, became Mari Nelson.
Lee was also known as “Pops” to three sons  they adored and loved him: Andre Jones, Dennis (Melanie) Joyner, Jr., and the late Tony Braswell, Jr.
Lee was also blessed with a special granddaughter, Kaylei Thompson, whose mother is K’La Jones. He considered Kathy Jones a special sister-in-love. Lee was also known as “Pops” to 6 daughters: Kayundra Simpson, Terri Jones, Stephanie Jones, Audrey Carpenter, Renee Hatton, and the late Erica Trimble.
Lee Anthony “Poo Dog” Nelson, Sr.

Lee siblings: three brothers, Edward (Yakini) Fields of Memphis, TN, a Glenn (Faye) Nelson and Keith (Pam) Nelson preceded him in death ; and four sisters, Vernida Brown, Karen (Mike) Minnis, Gail Nelson, and Joy Nelson, all of Memphis, TN. He is also survived by his uncle, Ernest (Doris) Nelson of Memphis, TN, and was preceded in death by his uncle, Elvin (Pearl) Street. Additionally, he leaves behind  brothers-in-love, sisters-in-love numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren and members of the  (HLMC) and (ABF).
A member of HLMC (1985-2022 (Memphis, TN) (2022-Present) Little Rock, AR.

Memorial Service will be held on May 10, 2025 from 3:00-6:00pm at Pound 4 Pound located at 2050 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38106.

10 Comments

  • Mari Nelson Posted April 15, 2025 12:51 PM

    I’m not okay but I will be alright. Missing you everyday.
    Death has Pain no one can HEAL
    Love leaves Memories no one can STEAL
    My 4ever Love ❤️
    Your Tugga & wife
    Mari

  • Rodney Owens Posted April 15, 2025 1:27 PM

    Awesome Guy Will Truly Be Missed

  • Theodore Wright Posted April 15, 2025 3:20 PM

    Definitely miss you Pops!!

  • Chuck and Pleazure Posted April 15, 2025 4:40 PM

    Chuck and I will forever miss but most definitely remember they mess you would cause with laughter

  • Teresa Hunter Posted April 15, 2025 7:54 PM

    Will truly miss my arguing partner. We argued Everytime we see each other. Ride high my friend.

  • Kathy Jones Posted April 15, 2025 8:33 PM

    To my Bubba, I Love you and will never forget you. Thank You for Loving me like a Blood Sister ❤️❤️❤️. I will cherish all of the great memories we made together. Gone But Never Forgotten.

  • MaryD Posted April 16, 2025 9:36 PM

    You will truly be missed.. Ms Mari you are in my prayers..

  • Eloise Christopher Posted April 17, 2025 11:14 AM

    “Broken Chain” We little knew that morning that “GOD” was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day “GOD” called you home. you left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as “GOD” call us one by one, the chain will link again. deep in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every single day. (H.L.M.C.)

  • Arnella Brown Posted April 19, 2025 6:18 PM

    My brother Poo Dog my heart is heavy trying to say what you friendship and brotherhood meant to me.You were my brother first,then you met Mari and she and I fromed a bond that makes us life long sisters.And you became more than a Bro,you became my brother and friend.I’ll cherish all the weekend visits and all the love,laughter and fun at you guys home.When you guys called me in the weeks before God called you home and hearing your voice.My heart is so thankful for Mari and your friendship.As I call you guys my ..Memphis Family.❤️ God needed you when he called you home.Know I’ll always be here for Mari.Thank you for the honor of being my Sponsor.I’ll see you riding on that slab in heaven.One Love Forever🖤🖤 Rest in Power ✊🏽

  • Andrea Dennis Posted April 23, 2025 6:56 AM

    My prayers n Condolences are with your Family! Ride In Paradise (RIP), Love you both from Nasty

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