Timothy Dean Nelson, Sr., 64, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.
He was born September 26, 1959 in St. Joseph to Jerry and Jean (Christie) Nelson.
Timothy, known as “Bird Dog” to his high school friends, married Kelly McDonell on September 15, 1978. They later divorced but remained friends. Timothy married Joanne Doolan on April 25, 2006.
He was a mechanic most of his life, loved working on automobiles of all makes and models, working on his own and at various auto parts stores throughout the years. He just loved being around anything having to do with cars and trucks, and loved talking shop with like-minded individuals.
Timothy loved fishing trips to Minnesota with his Grandparents, Helen and Walter, during his youth. He also enjoyed working on cars and loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and pets. Movie watching was also a favorite of his!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Nelson and Jean Grimes; his stepfather, Harold Grimes, Sr.; his Grandparents, Walter and Helen Christie; and his brother, Harold Grimes, Jr.
Survivors include his first wife Kelly Metcalf and their children, Timothy D. Nelson, Jr., Mandy James, and Robert Nelson; their grandchildren, Preston Nelson, Travion Nelson, and Matthew Nelson; three great-grandchildren; his second wife, Joanne Nelson and her children, Ashley Liechti-Knight (Irvin), Brett Liechti (Sarah), and Jennifer Nappe; five step-grandchildren; brother, Carl Grimes; nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends; his beloved dogs, Susie and Jack; and his beloved cat, Lucky.
Services pending, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
