Jarrell Lynn Nelson

October 22, 1943 – November 1, 2021

A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went to his eternal home on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was 78 years old. Jarrell was a Teacher at Baton Rouge High, Mechanic, and owner of Nelson Automotive. He was a member of Central Iron Warriors and he enjoyed cooking, camping, riding dirt bikes and his Harley. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving wife of 27 years, Lila Nelson; five daughters, Janet, Jerri, Jamyne and husband John, Jeanne’, Clarise; four sons, Jeff and wife Patricia, Jimmy, Jay and wife Lindsey, Stephen and wife Ashley; 23 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; three sisters, Linda Rivette, Sharon Rogillio and husband David, Donna Cutrer and husband David; two brothers, Robert and wife Sandy, Rodney and wife Liz, and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, in Denham Springs on Thursday November 4, 2021 from 6pm until 8pm. Visitation resumes on Friday at the funeral home from 12pm until Celebration of Life Service at 2pm, conducted by Rev. Paul Jones. Burial will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Honeycutt; father, Jesse and wife Frances Nelson; his brother, Ray Nelson. Condolences may be offered at