Obituary of Jerry Nelms

Dr. Jerry A. Nelms, age 73, long-time resident of Coweta passed away Wednesday evening, January 2, 2013 at his home in Coweta surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on August 28, 1939 in Tishomingo, OK and was the son of Dr. Lucian L. and Ruby A. (Jones) Nelms. He graduated from Coweta High School and then attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK and Kansas City College of Osteopathy where he earned his degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Jerry and Linda Shieldnight were united in marriage on July 4, 1986 in Tulsa, OK. He owned and operated Dr. Jerry A. Nelms Family Clinic in Coweta for 18 years and was a doctor for 45 years. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Coweta. He enjoyed golfing, watching TV, fish fry’s and loved spending time with his family. Jerry will be missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jerry is lovingly survived by his wife, Linda Nelms of the home; his two sons, Jeff Nelms and wife, Kathy, of Prosper, TX and Andy Nelms and wife, Melissa, of Oklahoma City, OK; his two daughters, Jennifer Tyrl and husband, Ryan, of Broken Arrow, OK and Shelby Coine and husband, Kalab, of Coweta, OK; his seven grandchildren, Stephen Ropes, Jonah Nelms, Riley Tyrl, Sophie Tyrl, Max Coine, Lexi Coine and Sydney Coine; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives as well as a host of friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Lucian L. and Ruby A. Nelms. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon, January 6, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral services for Dr. Jerry A. Nelms are scheduled for 10:00 AM Monday, January 7, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Coweta, OK with Rev. Guy Langston and Rev. Susan Whitley officiating. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta. Pallbearers are Sonny Stone, Earl Wakefield, Don Trotter, Amos Mizell, Norman Satterfield and Bill Osburn. Tom Russell will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Dr. Jerry A. Nelms to the First United Methodist Church, 206 W. Sycamore St., Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5544. The family of Dr. Jerry A. Nelms entrusted his care and services to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5515. Family and friends may sign the guest book online @ www.wrightbrownfunerals.com.