John Henry Nelson Jr.

John Henry Nelson Jr. obituary

John Henry Nelson Jr.

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John Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Superior Funeral Services on Aug. 26, 2025.

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John Henry Nelson Jr., 65 of North Little Rock passed August 23, 2025. Loving memories left to wife of 39 years Lavita Nelson, children: Kory Gilliam, Kylon Williams, and Korliss Nelson, brother: Pastor Rickey Nelson (Patricia). 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation August 29, 2025 6:00- 7:00 pm. Homegoing celebration August 30, 2025 11:00 am. Both held at Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves."

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You will be missed significantly, we will meet again in the commonwealth of Haven, until then RIP My Friend. Carla Gilliam Jones and Family.

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