Background
Nelson, Nelson Higgins was born on August 29, 1931 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of Neill A. and Irma (Hughes) Nelson.
Nelson, Nelson Higgins was born on August 29, 1931 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of Neill A. and Irma (Hughes) Nelson.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University North Carolina, 1953.
Assistant to president Davenport Motor Company, Rocky Mount, 1956-1970, president, since 1970. President First Settlement Life Insurance Company, Phoenix, since 1984. Board directors Peoples Bank & Trust Company, Rocky Mount.
Chairman Rocky Mount Board Education, 1970-1973. Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1953-1956. Member North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (board directors since 1982, treasurer 1985, vice president 1989, president 1990), Bennenue Country Club, Rotary (president Rocky Mount).
Clubs: Bennenue Country (Rocky Mount). Lodges: Rotary (president Rocky Mount chapter).
Married Jean Davenport, June 13, 1953. Children: Neill D., Kimberley, Lorraine, Julia.