Thomas Hutson Nelson

On August 16, 2026, Thomas Hutson Nelson—known to family and friends simply as Tom—passed away at home. He was born on April 25, 1931, to Bernard Stanley Nelson and Mary Lockett Hutson Nelson in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, a city whose pulsing rivers and vibrant culture mirrored the man he would become. He leaves a legacy of compassion and joy. An accomplished physician, skilled carver, and devoted outdoorsman, he cherished every encounter. His gentle spirit and generous heart will resonate in the lives he touched and the memories he crafted.