Lynn Gordon Nelson passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 87. He was born on April 22, 1938, at home in the China Grove community of Fannin County, Texas, to Minnie Boyd Carpenter-Nelson and Gilbert Nelson.
Gordon was born again at The Mina Baptist Church and was baptized in a nearby pond in 1946. He graduated from Wolfe City High School in 1956 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from East Texas State University, now East Texas A&M University in Commerce. He also completed postgraduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Criswell Bible Center.
On January 1, 1968, Gordon married the love of his life, Lora Lea Scott, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together they had 3 children.
Gordon pastored churches in East and Central Texas and served as Executive Director of the International Fence Industry Association. Since 1998 he was known throughout the community as The Wedding Preacher, officiating several thousand weddings and counseling many couples over the years.
He was a devoted member of Glenview Church, where he served as a Deacon and former head of the First Touch Ministry. He was also a proud Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow.
Gordon is survived by his bride of 57 years, Lora Lea Nelson. He is also survived by his children, Sheria Lea Walker, Juliet Lynn McIntosh, and Gil Nelson and his wife Leslie Ann, and by his grandchildren: Gabriel Scott Walker, Erryn Christine Walker, Michael Gary Walker, Brooke Elizabeth McIntosh, Ethan Scott Nelson, Adam Thomas Nelson, Hayden Joseph Nelson, and Elize Lynn Nelson.
He is survived as well by his great grandchildren, Kingston Anthony Walker, Brielle Walker, Jayden Walker, and Opal Grace Harrison, and by his sister, Iris Carol McWhirter. He leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cherished friends from Glenview Church.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Minnie Boyd Nelson, his brother Ernie Nelson, his brother-in-law Tom McWhirter, and his son in law James McIntosh.
Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Glenview Church, 4805 Northeast Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
“God has you in His arms and I have you in my heart.” Love, Lora Lea
Thank you, grandfather, for all the wonderful memories together. I know you are in God’s care now, and I look forward to the day I shall meet you again. Until then, I shall endeavor to live my life in a way that will please God.
Ethan, this brought Happy Tears to me when I read your precious thoughts. We are so proud of you and pray that you may continue your walk with God your entire life and trust Him to direct your every step.
Such a good man… a loving family man and man of God. I am only at peace to know he is no longer suffering. He will be missed.
The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I know you are basking in the joyous presence of Jesus Christ and the glory of heaven. ENJOY ENJOY -FOR ETERNITY!!
Oh LL and family I am so sorry for the loss of Gordon. Prayers for all of your family. ❤️
One of the strongest men of faith and intercession I’ve known. He expected to see Jesus return at any moment. He was ready. Well he got to see his Lord. I’m thinkin’ Jesus said, “Welcome to the ‘Wedding Preacher’. Well done good and faithful servant.”
A good man who will be missed by all who called him their friend.
Rest in peace with our Lord and Savior.
Gordon was a true man of God. He was faithful to the end. He was still sharing Jesus as he was close to meeting Jesus face to face. We will never know how many souls that are heaven bound because of him. We loved him dearly and will always remember his smile and his love for us and others. He reached his goal in life.
“HE” was my friend, I say that because ,most people don’t have a lot of REAL friends, but Gordon was. I sat by him on Thursday morning bible study, he loved this gathering. Tuesday lunch as well. My connection with him and Laura Lea, also was their wedding venue at the Stock Yards, when Carrie and got married 21 years ago. They were so gracious, but also Gordon new my Dad, he called him Bobby Joe. Dad died at 61.I will sorely miss he smile. Well done my servant. I know our lord met him and will now care for him.
Sosorri for u lost sorry sorri
He was an incredible man of faith and action. He will be remembered for his kind and thoughtful words and deeds! He will be so missed by all.
It’s a joy to know that Gordon is in the presence of Jesus Christ. He was a good friend to all. I first met Gordon in 1978 when he worked for James Robison Evangelical Assn. We connected again in the 90’s when he decided to become a High School Football Official. He recently said he was ready to see his Lord and Savior.
Gordon will truly be missed as he was very Godly man very welcoming to everyone he met , always smiling .
You will be missed Uncle Gordon! We love you and know that you are basking in the love of Jesus Christ now. We will see you again.
So shocked and grieved to hear of Gordon’s passing.He was such a good friend an classmate to me and Brown . He seemed to have such a good time at the reunion in june.Bobby and Donna Brown
Thank you to everyone who walked this journey with us and have loved us and lifted us up to God in prayer. There is a beautiful peace that passes all understanding when you trust God and know He is directing your life. Love to you all and please continue to pray for me and our family as this new chapter of our life begins without the Love Of My Life.
Gordon was my neighbor for 23 years, a great guy, wonderful dad, always available to help. Rest Gordon, you deserve it.
Gordon was a man that lived out his belief in our Lord Jesus Christ . It was very apparent as soon as you spent a couple of minutes with him. Gordon, you were a friend and a mentor to me even in the times that you may not have known it. You finished well, my brother. You will be missed by many here on earth. But I take comfort in the fact that I know you are in the arms of our Lord Jesus and one day I will see you again. I look forward to that day!
Gordon was a friend and godly example to everyone he met. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Gordon was a friend and godly example to everyone he met. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace dear friend.