Shawn M. Nelson

Shawn M. Nelson obituary, Chester, WV

Shawn M. Nelson

Shawn Nelson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arner Funeral Chapel - Chester on Feb. 23, 2023.

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Shawn M. Nelson, 38, of Newell, passed, Monday, February 20, 2023.
Born on May 23, 1984, in Tacoma, WA., he was the son of the late William and Phyllis Fulmer Nelson.
Shawn was also preceded in death by his biological mother, Angela Beck, and by his mother-in-law Robin Davis.
He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 2002. He later attended DeVry University. Shawn was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was currently employed at TEMCO Incorporated where he was a machine operator.
Shawn will be deeply missed by his son, Aaron Nelson of East Liverpool; daughters, Kaylee Nelson and Gracie Nelson both of East Liverpool; brothers, David Nelson and his wife, Sarah of Newell and Roger Nelson and his wife, Lori of New Alexandria, PA.; sisters, Kathleen Tellish and her husband, Gary of Myrtle Beach and Teresa Carr of East Liverpool. In addition, he leaves his ex-wife, Bobbie Jo Nelson.
Pastor Dirk Hall will celebrate Shawn's life Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Arner Funeral Chapel, at 5:30 pm. Friends may visit with his family 4 hours prior to the service from 2:00-5:30 pm.
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