Michael "Mike" Allen Nelson

September 15, 1957 - August 11, 2019

Michael "Mike" Allen Nelson was born September 15, 1957 in Cadet, Missouri to Bernell and Shelba (Callahan) Nelson and passed away August 11, 2019 in Salem, Missouri at the age of sixty-one years. As a young boy Mike grew up and attended school in Viburnum, Missouri and graduated with the class of 1976. He was employed with the mines right out of high school and had also worked with Bass' River Resort Canoe Outfitters. Mike was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being in the woods hunting for mushrooms. He was a root digger and enjoyed working along side his step-son, Tyler. Mike liked to work with his hands creating and selling grapevine wreaths. He loved being by the water fishing every chance he got. Most of all, Mike treasured time spent with his family, especially is grandson Braxton. Mike is survived by his daughter: Jamie Hutchings and boyfriend Brent Dobbs of Viburnum, MO; step-son: Tyler Hutchings of Viburnum, MO; grandson: Braxton Dobbs of Viburnum, MO; sister: Vicky Payne of Davisville, MO; extended family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother David Nelson; sister Nancy; brother in law Carl Payne. Mike was a devoted father, loving grandfather and caring brother. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Memorial Service for Michael "Mike" Allen Nelson was held Friday, August 16, 2019 in the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel with Mark Moss officiating. Special Music played was "In Color", "Lead Me Home" and "Spirit In The Sky". All arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri.