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Robert Nelson Obituary
Plainfield
Robert "Uncle Rob" Nelson passed February 7, 2011 at JFK medical center in Edison. A lifelong resident of Plainfield, he worked for the City of Plainfield for 35 yrs. Mr. Nelson was also a community activist and drug treatment counselor.
He is survived by his sons, Kimu Johnson (Johanna), Naji Harris; daughters, Uhura and Olivia Johnson, Shanda Pierce; brother, James Nelson; sisters, Susie McCoy, Etta Nelson, Helen martin, Eval King (Clayver); 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10 AM at the Greater Refuge Church of Christ in Plainfield, visitation will be held Monday 7-9PM at the church. Arrangements by Judkins Colonial Home. Condolences to www.judkinscolonialhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Nelson
DEREK ROACH
February 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
TIWANA PIERCE
February 19, 2011
I KNOW YOU HAVE THE CARD TABLE UP AND READY...NOW YOU CAN PLAY ALL THE CARDS YOU WANT AND CONTINUE TO DO GODS WORK...R.I.H....
Tiwana Pierce
February 19, 2011
WE WILL MISS YOU TREMENDOUSLY....R.I.H....
Terry Taylor
February 16, 2011
To the Nelson family I want to send my deepest sympathy,I will always keep in my heart the good times we had since the first grade,to our adult hood and i will always remember the goodtimes,Iwill always miss you my brother Rest In Peace.
Quine Johnson
February 15, 2011
We gotta keep the memory of Uncle Rob alive for eternity!!! Most importantly, keep his GIVING legacy alive! He taught us all how to live directly as well as indirectly! He was the personification of what it meant to have a heart! Peace to Mookie and Hootie!
keith knight
February 15, 2011
heartfelt condolences to the family, 'UNCLE ROB", YOU WILL BE MISSED ! may God smile upon you !
Terri Slaughter-Cabbell
February 15, 2011
Rob, my brother, my friend, we shared many a memory, many a battle, I will miss you. To the family, you have my deepest heartfelt sorrow. The end of an era, "Uncle Rob's playroom" is closed forever. Many a fond memory was spent in that garage. RIP my brother until I see you again.
April Motley Howell & Family
February 14, 2011
May God bless and keep all of you especially during this time of your lost. Robert will be greatly missed. We will keep your family in prayer
Sly Noel
February 14, 2011
Love You Uncle Rob! My Deepest To The Family!
Ms. Corrine Briddle
February 14, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ronald Patillo
February 14, 2011
May The Lord Be With the Family,for your loss.
Leslie Dixon
February 14, 2011
Uncle Rob, Wow what will we do without you? I have known Rob for more than half of my life. From being friends and activist with my father to being a colleague of my own. I have seen him help countless individuals in many circumstances. There was nothing you could not talk to him about. We lost a good friend but Heven gained another Star! God bless you Uncle Rob and you will be forever loved and missed. Rest Dear Brother Rest, You have indeed earned it. To the Children, If you need me I am only a call away and I love you all.
Ms. Les
Lois Mackson
February 14, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family. Robert was a fixture in Plainfield and he will be missed by many.
Lil Irby-Buggs
February 14, 2011
To the Nelson family - we go back to the days when Sister Lola Irby and Sister Eval Nelson were church sisters at the Refuge Church of Christ in Jerseyland. The wonderful memories of that church family!
I have not seen Robert for many years, but from reading the wonderful entries in this guest book he remained the same. He possessed good leadership skills and had a niche for making those around him laugh; he was fun, smart and a great person to have on your team/side. I am sure he is smiling as he joins his mother, Sister Eval in heaven.
Those who know the words of pray, please join me in praying for the deep void this family must be feeling. Robert is in good hands; he is safe in our Saviors arms!
With deepest sympathy!
Lil Irby-Buggs
February 14, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family of Robert Nelson. He was a dear friend of my brother (Harry Drew), who was his counselor a long time ago. He will surely be missed. May God be with you through your grief.
Priscilla James (North Plainfield, NJ)
Sarah and RaeChele Williams
February 14, 2011
Nelson Children, you are in our prayers. Your Dad was a wonderful person. The City of Plainfield has lost a Hero, God Bless you.
Barbara Holman
February 14, 2011
May God rest His hand upon all of u in this time of need...My prayers go out to the family..
Tonya Halliburton-Kemp
February 14, 2011
Robert Nelson... My friend... I don't even know where to begin, since our friendship spans over many years. I know that Fourth Street will NEVER be the same... I will never be able to cook Mexican Cornbread or another sweet potato pie and not think of you... I love you, and am honored to call you my friend... You were a 'good' friend to know, and have. Rest my brother, and look in on baby Malcolm, give him a kiss from his mommy, until I get to see all of you again... I will also miss the 'good' card games... My condolences, to the entire Nelson family, and especially Robert's children, and grandchildren. Robert was the glue that held the family together... God bless you all...
February 13, 2011
Rob was one of the first guys I met when I bought my first home on Putnam ave. in Dec. 1970 We use to hang at "moonface" back in the day! He knew me as "Snuffy" .
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you the family.
signed,
E. Lamar Mackson
wayne clarke
February 13, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rev. Valari Knight Logan
February 13, 2011
To the Robert Nelson Family
My deepest condolences goes to each of you. Robert was a longtime friend and PHS classmate. I am thankful to have enjoyed a conversation with him last year at our Class Reunion. I thank God that He keeps His promises to those who follow Him. My prayer is that you each will find comfort, peace and joy in your time of bereavement. Isaiah 55:3
Sincerely,
Rev. Valari Knight Logan - formerly of Plfd.
A. Robert Johnson
February 13, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the family of Robert Nelson, one of my brightest students, gone much to soon. He challenged to conventional and taught those who were his teachers. He was that offspring of an intelligent and wise mother, Eval Nelson. Now two very special people missing from this earth.
February 13, 2011
To the family of Robert Nelson, my deepest sympathies. May God's promise to His people give you peace and may the caring support of friends and family give you comfort during this time.
Pam Copper-Parrish, formerly of Plainfield, NJ
Patricia Hubbard-Cox
February 13, 2011
To The Nelson Family Robert will be miss so much, in our years of knowing Robert"Our Big Brother" He left so many Good Memories and done so many Wonderful Things in his time that will never be Forgotten. Glad I got to see him before he was called HOME..R.I.P.Robert The Hubbard Family
Sherman Glasco
February 13, 2011
Robert Nelson, my brother, my friend. You will live on in our hearts, forever. May God be pleased with you. Your memory and legacy will never be forgotten.
Sheila Brown-Cooper
February 13, 2011
To Wendy and Bett and the Nelson family, may you be conforted and blessed with the memories of your time with Robert and his good works. He always made me laugh when we were kids. Signed, Your life long friend,
February 13, 2011
To the Nelson family,
No word can explain you grief or comfort you during this time, but as we all know, Robert has gone home to be with friends and family that have gone before him. He will rest until God places his angel is wing upon him and he live in the kingdom of glory of the Lord. God bless the family.
Chris & Mary Robinson
St. Petersburg, Florida
February 13, 2011
To the Nelson Family: Our deepest sympathy is with you at this difficult time. (The Blake family-Billy and Lisa of Plainfield, NJ)
Sarah Adams
February 13, 2011
Sorry I could not be with you at this time, just wanted to let you know my prayers are with you,
cousin Sarah
Alfred Lilly
February 13, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Siddeeq W. El-Amin
February 13, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Nelson (Robert) during the early '90s with the Police/Community Partnership Program, specifically the COP and Safe Haven Programs. Robert served on our Steering Committee and always made sure we served the community first. He was a great inspiration to the kids and will be missed on West Fourth Street, where he held court as its "Mayor." G-d Bless You.
Alice McIntyre
February 13, 2011
To the Nelson family you have our deepestd sympathy. Robert always with his kind smile and careing words to all.This poem is who he was.
LET ME GIVE
I do not know how long I'll live
but while I live, Lord, let me give
some comfort to someone in need
by smile or nod, kind word or deed.
And let me do what ever I can
to ease things for my fellow man.
I want naught but to do my part
to try to "lift" a tired or weary heart.
To change folks' frowns to smiles again.
Then I will not have lived in vain
and I'll not care how long I'll live
If I can give ... and give ... and give.
Alice, Paul McIntyre & country
Joe Handy
February 13, 2011
Rob was one of the 1rst. friends I made when I came to Plainfield over 45 years ago, He help me thru turbulant times and I have never been forgotten his compastionate ways. guess it was just in his blood. Rest now my Brother, your work is done.
ALLEN KIPPY HENDRICKS
February 12, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cynthia Smith
February 12, 2011
Robert has been a longtime friend to the family. He has been there for so many, and really loved his community. Condolences to the family, Uncle Rob will be missed. The Staton Family
February 12, 2011
rob stay ready i will never forget the times together you will be missed you have blessed us with your kindness and love for your people will not be forgotten you have been an blessing . god loves you more!!!!! albert jackson&fam
February 12, 2011
Robert, you will always be a part of plainfield, i will always remember the good times on west fifth street,I will miss you my friend. lou marra hogg's
Joan Wallace Perry
February 12, 2011
I have known Robert for a long time through our work as drug and alcohol counselors, at a Red Cross group. He had a good heart and cared for the people he dealt with. God Bless. My condolence to the family. R.I.P Rob
Brenda L. Anderson
February 12, 2011
I GREW UP WITH ROB AKA AFFECTIONALLY KNOWN TO ME AS "FATTY FAT". I WAS HIS WORMY. I AM TRULY GOING TO MISS HIM DEARLY. I WON'T BE ATTENDING HIS HOMECOMING SERVICE BUT TO THE NELSON FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS...MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU~!~!
February 12, 2011
I knew Robert for years, we did some consultations for a few clients when we worked as a drug and alcohol counselors. He was a good person, he will be missed. Love you Robert. Condolences to the family.
THE KELLY GIRLS
February 12, 2011
SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FROM THE KELLY FAMILY,PLAINFIELD NJ
FELICIA KELLY
February 12, 2011
SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FROM THE KELLY FAMILY,PLAINFIELD NJ
mary alice Bailey
February 12, 2011
Rest in peace, my life long friend, now you are walking with God.
Alice Lockley
February 12, 2011
Known Rob for a long time,grew up on West Third St (Plainfield Ave Playground)My Condolences to the Family. He will be missed !
ROBIN MCCAULEY
February 12, 2011
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ROBERT NELSON, REST IN HEAVEN ROB!
Violet Howard-Kelly
February 12, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Debra (mutt) Jennings(clark)
February 12, 2011
so sorry i could not be there, but robert lives on he will always be rememberd ,buy us the ones who loved him .I grew up noing robert ,he was just like a big brother to me,I love you rob and may you rest in peace My Brother.To wendy and the family God Bless You.
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