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Nelson, Robert Merrill (Bobby) Jr.

Nelson, Robert Merrill (Bobby) Jr.

Male 1951 - 2017  (65 years)

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  • Name Nelson, Robert Merrill (Bobby) 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Born 20 Sep 1951  Reidsville, Tatnall County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 Mar 2017  St. Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 30 Mar 2017  Glennville City Cemetery - Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Findagrave.com Memorial #177806951
    Person ID I9757  Coursey-Sansing Tree
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2020 

    Father Nelson, Robert Merrill Sr.,   b. 9 Apr 1921, Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Aug 1984, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Dowdy, Ione B.,   b. 28 Sep 1921,   d. 21 Mar 1990, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Family ID F3981  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rimes, Vicki 
    Married Abt 1980 
    Children 
     1. Nelson, Michelle
     2. Nelson, Jennifer
     3. Nelson, Bejay
     4. Nelson, Audrey
     5. Nelson, Elizabeth
     6. Nelson, Randy
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2020 
    Family ID F3982  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Robert Merrill Nelson Jr
    Robert Merrill Nelson Jr
    Robert Merrill Nelson Jr
    Robert Merrill Nelson Jr

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    • Obituary


       


      Robert Merrill (Bobby) Nelson Jr., 65, died March 27, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Bobby was born September 20, 1951 in Reidsville, Georgia to Merrill and Ione Dowdy Nelson who preceded him. Bobby developed a love for the parts business at a very early age by his grandfather, Roy Nelson and it continued for his entire life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. He loved the Lord and his family and was generous to all in need.
      Survivors include:
      Wife of 37 years: Vicki Rimes Nelson of Glennville
      Five daughters: Michele (Hinton) DeLoach of Claxton
      (Kristen DeLoach)
      Jennifer (Stuart) Bradley of Claxton
      Bejay (Kerry) Dasher of Glennville
      Audrey (Anthony) Pinckard of Claxton
      Elizabeth (Justin) Anderson of Glennville
      Brother: Randy (Lillian) Nelson of Reidsville
      Sisters: Mary (Eddie) Tatum of Seneca, SC
      Martha Folley of Augusta
      Eight Grandchildren: Michael Stanfield of Register, Preston Campbell of Statesboro, Nelson Pinckard of Claxton, Cooper Pinckard of Claxton,
      Emmy Anderson, Jack Anderson, Elin Anderson, and Lexi Dasher all of Glennville
      Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, 2017, beginning at 6:00 pm at Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 am from the chapel of
      Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Howard and Bro. James Maund officiating. Burial will follow in Glennville City Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
      Pallbearers: Rick Wolf, Bob Fischl, Bob Whitlow, Bo Dunham, Jason Whitlow, Jody McCoy, Kelly Folsom.
      Honorary Pallbearers: Members of the Philadelphia Lodge #73.
      Remembrances: Glennville First Baptist Church Building Fund, 321 W. Barnard St., Glennville, GA 30427