MAYOR ROBERT R. "BOBBY" NELSON

Please accept our sincere condolences May your hearts soon be filled with Wonderful memories of joyful times that you shared together May the Underserved Kindness of our Heavenly Father provide you With the comfort that you need (Psalms 94:19)

Thinking of all and sorry we were unable to be there, we know heaven has welcomed a very special person. With sympathy and loving thoughts. Jim & Jane Davis

Dear Philip; Ann and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your father. I consider Bob a friend and may God be with you during these difficult times.

Garry and Ann Black

Bobby Nelson was an example of what every man should be. Father, Husband, Leader, Friend. He will be greatly missed.
Billy Beach

I first met Bobby at Wiggin's in 1969 when I heard him discussing politics with Simon Perry. I asked myself "who is this breath of fresh air who knows the issues and seems to really believe what he says?" I supported him thereafter.

Bobby Nelson stimulated many of us to take part in the political process. As a non-partisan member of the League of Women Voters, I did not campaign for him; but I worked with him on important issues. As one of Congressman Ken Hechler's staff members, Bobby helped us know how to work on federal legislation in D.C. When Bobby was a WV Senator, he led the charge to write the first campaign finance law. When Bobby was elected mayor, he supported programs for the Homeless. Bobby brought both...