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Monday, October 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM

JOHN PATRICK “PAT” NELSON

John Patrick “Pat” Nelson, age 83, of De Kalb, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

Pat was born on October 3, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, to John DeWitt Nelson and Johnnie Marie Miller Nelson. He was married to Linda Jane Biddle in 1982, and together they shared many happy years.

Pat proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, he built a long and respected career as Vice President at State Bank in De Kalb, Texas, where he was known for his integrity, dedication, and genuine care for his community.

He was of the Catholic faith and lived his life with quiet strength, kindness, and humility. Outside of work, Pat enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—fishing, dove hunting, and caring for livestock. He found peace in the outdoors and joy in the company of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James T. Nelson and Thomas Paul Nelson.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Biddle Nelson of De Kalb, Texas; one son, Randy Shipp of Texarkana, Texas; three daughters, Stephanie Nelson of Fort Worth, Texas, Sherry Nelson of Texarkana, Texas, and Laura Shipp of Texarkana, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Morgan, Brittany, Keith, Andrew, Christian, Austin, Jackson, and Katherine; one great-grandchild, Bennett; along with numerous other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, October 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bates Family Funeral Home in DeKalb, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb, Texas with Brother James Sparks officiating. Interment will follow at Woodmen Cemetery in De Kalb, Texas.

Online registration is available at www.batesfamilyfuneralhome. com.


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