1944
Donald
2016
Donald Nelson
March 15, 1944 — October 16, 2016
Donald Maurice Nelson, age 72, died on October 16, 2016.
Mr. Nelson was born on March 15, 1944 in Blytheville, Arkansas, to George Alvin and Lillie Mae Nelson. He graduated Blytheville High School and then attended Arkansas State University. He served in the US Marine Corps and is a member of All Saints Anglican Church in Hot Springs Village. He loved to golf, dance, travel, watch football as well as share stories. Being in the sales profession he became known as "Famous" for his sales ability.
Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife of 40 years, Katrecia "Pete" Nelson, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; brothers; Billy Joe Nelson (Lurlene), Blytheville, Arkansas; Ray Bunch and sister Fay McCarty, Rogers, Arkansas. His sons, Don Nelson Jr. (Karen), Marion, Arkansas; Rob Nelson, Maumelle, Arkansas; and daughter Raven Nelson of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, special daughter, Beverly Glass, Dallas, Texas; special son, TC Cruise, Bentonville, Arkansas; three grandsons, Don Nelson III, Ryan Nelson, and Felex Nelson and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 22nd at 2pm, memorial service will follow at 3pm, at First United Methodist Chapel in Blytheville, Arkansas. Reverend Kendrick Lewis will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donate to the American Cancer Society. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
Mr. Nelson was born on March 15, 1944 in Blytheville, Arkansas, to George Alvin and Lillie Mae Nelson. He graduated Blytheville High School and then attended Arkansas State University. He served in the US Marine Corps and is a member of All Saints Anglican Church in Hot Springs Village. He loved to golf, dance, travel, watch football as well as share stories. Being in the sales profession he became known as "Famous" for his sales ability.
Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife of 40 years, Katrecia "Pete" Nelson, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; brothers; Billy Joe Nelson (Lurlene), Blytheville, Arkansas; Ray Bunch and sister Fay McCarty, Rogers, Arkansas. His sons, Don Nelson Jr. (Karen), Marion, Arkansas; Rob Nelson, Maumelle, Arkansas; and daughter Raven Nelson of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, special daughter, Beverly Glass, Dallas, Texas; special son, TC Cruise, Bentonville, Arkansas; three grandsons, Don Nelson III, Ryan Nelson, and Felex Nelson and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 22nd at 2pm, memorial service will follow at 3pm, at First United Methodist Chapel in Blytheville, Arkansas. Reverend Kendrick Lewis will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donate to the American Cancer Society. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
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