Monday, January 04, 2010

Roy Nelson: The Passing of a Fine Gentleman

LEROY NELSON
October 28, 1918-December 25, 2009


It was with much sadness that the tennis officiating family learned of the passing of Roy Nelson on Christmas day. Roy was a genuine friend to many, a true gentleman, a great official, and a honorable man in all aspects of his life. I had the privilege of working with him for many years on the Officials Committee and always respected his integrity. He will be missed...

Here is part of his obituary from the Houston Chronicle:

LEROY RICHARD "Roy" NELSON passed away at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas on December 25, 2009. Roy was born October 28, 1918 to Richard Henry Nelson and Blodwin Isaac Nelson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio earning a degree in Accounting. Following college and military service, Leroy worked for Shell Oil Company in ever increasing roles of responsibility retiring after 41 years of service.
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Anonymous said...

My fondest memory of Leroy was when we were working the Houston Virginia Slims tournament at West Side Tennis Club. Leroy was sitting down during a changeover and the back legs of his chair fell over a ledge and tipped over. All you could see was the bottom of Leroy's bright white tennis shoes sticking straight up in the air. The spectators got a good laugh out of that one.

January 4, 2010 at 9:32:00 AM CST

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