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Bobby Nelson Obituary
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Mr. Nelson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mary Helen Barnes Nelson; son, Sean Nelson; twin sister, Joy Harris; and sister, Linda Alfords; brother, Troy Nelson; sisters-in-law, Judy Smith, Pat Nelson; and several nieces and nephews.
Bobby was a resident of Etowah County all of his life. He attended Hokes Bluff First Baptist Church and retired from Roadway Trucking.
Pallbearers will be Brian Nelson, Brian McElwee, Wayne Alford, Tim Franklin, Dennis Mote, and John Moore.
Online condolences may be left to the family at:
ghbfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Glencoe – Hokes Bluff Funeral Home
1901 Piedmont Cutoff Highway, Glencoe, AL 35905
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Glencoe – Hokes Bluff Funeral Home
1901 Piedmont Cutoff Highway, Glencoe, AL 35905
Send FlowersServices provided by
Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home and CemeteryOnly 5 hours left for delivery to next service.