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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Robert Nelson
Robert
Nelson
May 11, 1936 – August 21, 2021
Robert Nelson's Obituary
Robert "Bob" Nelson, age 85, formerly of Jackson, died August 21, 2021. Bob was born on May 11, 1936 in Scoby, Montana.
He served 4 years in the Navy after high school graduation. While attending Riverside Community College in California, he met the love of his life, Joann Melvin Nelson. They married June 23, 1960. They lived in Palm Springs until 1965 when they moved to Jackson. In 2004, they moved to Brandon upon retirement.
Bob was an extremely skilled repairman, a real "Jack of all Trades". During his career in the Navy, he repaired airplanes in Guam learning machinery. He used that talent to bless others. He was CEO of The Nelson Company maintaining and managing commercial property, including the Hinds Professional Building. His hobbies were riding motorcycles, boating, camping, and spending time with family. He was a deacon and elder at Alta Woods Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed many church trips to the Rocky Mountains, mission Trips to Crystal, New Mexico, and locally with the AWPC Sunshine Club. When Alta Woods closed, they move their membership to Brandon Presbyterian Church.
He was a beloved husband to Joann for 61 years. He was a faithful father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is preceded in his death by his parents, Claire and Sylvia Nelson, his Aunt: Janie Carlson (who raised him), his sister: Carol Nelson, his brother: Johnny Nelson, his cousins: Eileen and Rick Stuve, His son: Danny Nelson, and his son in law: JD Ford.
He is survived by his wife: Joann, daughter: Bobbi Ford, son Johnny and his wife Darlene, son Mark, daughter Carrie Watts and her husband Dusty, his 11 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews, all of who he loved well.
The Funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at 11:00 am preceded by visitation beginning at 10:00 am at Wright and Ferguson in Flowood.
The family would like to express our thanks to the Baptist Hospital of Jackson for their wonderful care given to him to keep him comfortable in his last days. If desired, the family requests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org
He served 4 years in the Navy after high school graduation. While attending Riverside Community College in California, he met the love of his life, Joann Melvin Nelson. They married June 23, 1960. They lived in Palm Springs until 1965 when they moved to Jackson. In 2004, they moved to Brandon upon retirement.
Bob was an extremely skilled repairman, a real "Jack of all Trades". During his career in the Navy, he repaired airplanes in Guam learning machinery. He used that talent to bless others. He was CEO of The Nelson Company maintaining and managing commercial property, including the Hinds Professional Building. His hobbies were riding motorcycles, boating, camping, and spending time with family. He was a deacon and elder at Alta Woods Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed many church trips to the Rocky Mountains, mission Trips to Crystal, New Mexico, and locally with the AWPC Sunshine Club. When Alta Woods closed, they move their membership to Brandon Presbyterian Church.
He was a beloved husband to Joann for 61 years. He was a faithful father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is preceded in his death by his parents, Claire and Sylvia Nelson, his Aunt: Janie Carlson (who raised him), his sister: Carol Nelson, his brother: Johnny Nelson, his cousins: Eileen and Rick Stuve, His son: Danny Nelson, and his son in law: JD Ford.
He is survived by his wife: Joann, daughter: Bobbi Ford, son Johnny and his wife Darlene, son Mark, daughter Carrie Watts and her husband Dusty, his 11 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews, all of who he loved well.
The Funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at 11:00 am preceded by visitation beginning at 10:00 am at Wright and Ferguson in Flowood.
The family would like to express our thanks to the Baptist Hospital of Jackson for their wonderful care given to him to keep him comfortable in his last days. If desired, the family requests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org
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