Dr. Jack Nelson

Dr. Jack Nelson

This scholarship is in loving memory of Dr. Jack Nelson’s wife, Mrs. Cheryl Nelson. They were married for almost 50 years at the time of her death. Dr. Jack Nelson was the Director of the SFA Student Center upon his retirement. Cheryl was active in numerous church activities and social clubs. They were life-long and loved members of The North Street Church of Christ where Cheryl also served as the pianist. She loved God, her husband, her children, and her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her Golden Years on the “Nelson Farm,” in Cushing.
Jack and Cheryl have two sons, Jack Nelson, Jr., and his wife Melinda; and son Keith Nelson.

Impact

The Jack and Cheryl Nelson Scholarship targets students that major in Piano within the College of Music.

Scholarships