J. Nelson Deaver Sr.

John Nelson Deaver, Sr., age 78, of Pinson, AL, passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John Alexander Deaver and Mary Ella Deaver (Nelson).

 Nelson worked as a Xerox technician, servicing Xerox machines in and around the Birmingham area during the height of the copier era in the 80s and 90s. He was a music enthusiast, particularly fond of delta blues, the Muscle Shoals sound, and The Rolling Stones. In July 2024, Nelson, his son John, daughter Jill, and grandson Will traveled to Atlanta to see The Rolling Stones perform. It was a memorable trip, cherished by all three generations of Stones fans.

 Nelson was also an exceptional billiards player. For decades, he participated in the American Poolplayers Association league with several teams—DeJa Voodoo and Midnight Blues, to name two—playing around the Birmingham, Hoover, and Pelham areas. He had a deep respect for the game, and he was highly respected by teammates and competitors alike for his skills and sportsmanship.

 A long-time member of Deerfoot Church of Christ, Nelson and his wife Rickie attended every service and devotional they could. Before joining Deerfoot, they were also members of Center Point Church of Christ and Ashville Road Church of Christ.

 Nelson is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Rickie” Deaver (Sewell); his son, John, and his wife, Angela, and their son, William; his daughter, Jill Deaver, and her husband, Brian Moon; and his sisters, Kay Waite and Karen Seamon.

 A public visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a funeral service at noon at Deerfoot Church of Christ on Old Springville Road. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. In lieu of flowers, the family feels that Nelson would prefer a charitable donation be made to the Jefferson Christian Academy.

 Nelson was a loving husband and father, and a dear friend to many. He will be deeply missed.