Robert Nelson Jr.

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

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