Rickey Owen Nelson

Rickey Owen Nelson

Rickey Nelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2008.
Rickey Owen Nelson, left us Sept. 28, 2008, in Temple. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Mr. Rickey Owen Nelson served three years in the army with an honorable discharge. He leaves behind three boys, Nathen Woods, Rickey Owen Nelson II and Rico Bryan Nelson; a loving sister, Gloria Deloris Nelson Wright; two nieces, Quintrella R.E. Nelson Glover and Shyretta Shunta Wright; a nephew, Homer Grover Wright II; four grandchildren; an ex-wife, Lottie Ann Chatman; an ex-brother-in-law, Homer Wright; two cousins of much love, Ronald Earl Johnson and Charles C. Birdy Nelson; a devoted friend, Cedrick Porter; and a host of special ladies. April 16, 1959 - September 28, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

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Shyretta Wright

October 23, 2008

R.I.P. to my uncle Ricky although we have been miles apart I still have very fond memories of my forever smiling always loving uncle....my mother's brother you will truly be missed!! You are in a better place now and I am thankful to have such a handsome angel watching over me!! Peace to your sons and your sister.....May the love you gave all of us keep our heads above water in your absence.....I LOVE YOU!!!!!

maxine bell

October 7, 2008

hi ricky we will miss you and the smile, the watermelon we had each evening, the kind word and just the love and thanks you showed us.I know God love you the most and he took all your pain away God love you and so do we .God bless all of you thanks for letting us share ricky with you.love you 5j Va hospital evening shift

HEATHER LEGGETT

October 7, 2008

RICKEY AND RICO:

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER...HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM,IF YALL NEED ANYTHING DONT HESITATE AND LET ME KNOW...HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND RESTING IN PEACE....MAY GOD BLESS YALL AND UR FAMILY.

MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT

R.I.P RICKEY OWEN NELSON....UR THE GUARDIAN ANGEL TO WATCH OVER UR LOVED ONES NOW

brenda gray

October 7, 2008

I love you, going to miss you, and that smile, you were one great person, you are now with those "18wheeler in the sky". Love alway brenda cargill gray may god bless you and your family. Cousin

j g

October 7, 2008

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Nelson last summer in Temple. He always had a smile of his face and a funny story to share. I am truely saddened to hear of his passing. May God be with Mr Nelson and his family.

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