Background
Nelson, Gailon Walker was born on January 20, 1931 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of James Monroe and Eunice (Walker) Nelson.
Nelson, Gailon Walker was born on January 20, 1931 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of James Monroe and Eunice (Walker) Nelson.
Enlisted, United States Army, 1948; assigned to Federal Republic Germany, Vietnam, Korea, Hawaii retired,, 1969; pastor, New Chapel Baptist Church, 1974-1981; pastor, Bethanyy Southern Baptist Church, Kinston, Alabama, since 1981.
Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV (commander Andalusia), American Legion, Civitans.
Married Ruth Owens, December 31, 1954;children: Ruth Maria Nelson Ulmer, Gailon Owens.