Alvin W. Nelson

Bishop Alvin W. Nelson, 73, of De Witt, passed away August 22, 2024. Alvin was born in Laurens, South Carolina on May 3, 1951 to Suff. Bishop Alvin and Dr. Mable Nelson. 

Alvin received his associate’s degree from Aenon Bible College, and served in the United States Army as a Corporal. He later retired from Syracuse University. He was a Pastor at the Greater Holy Temple 1 and 2 in Syracuse and Utica. Alvin was a loving and caring person. He was always giving to others, and a great people person. He was a great cook. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and God-father. He was a true man of God and loved the Lord.

He was preceded in death by Father, Suff. Bishop Alvin J. Nelson; Mother, Dr. Mable E. (Pyles) Nelson; and Sister, Phyllis Nelson.

He is survived by his Wife of 53 years, Evang. Lindell Nelson; Son, Mario (Ann Lynn) Nelson; Two Daughters, Christina (late, Jason Dee) Nelson-Dee, Jacinta Smith; Eight grandchildren, Kai Stenson-Nelson, Alessia Dee, Jalen Humphrey, Jason Dee, Jr., Jayda Nelson, Jasmine Nelson, Mario Nelson, Jr., Kiah Edwards; Sister, Beverly (George) Matos; Brother, Rickie (Antoinette) Nelson; and many Sister and Brother-in-Laws, Nieces, Nephews, Godchildren, and Cousins.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, September 4th, from 11:00am – 12:00pm at Bethany Baptist Church at 149 Beattie St, Syracuse, NY where funeral services will be held at 12:00pm. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. 

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