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ROBERT NELSON Obituary
Robert M. Nelson, 95, of Ocala, beloved father and grandfather went to his heavenly home on April 21, 2020. Robert was a WWII Navy Veteran and was retired from IBM. He was a member of Ocala West United Methodist Church.
Robert (Bob) was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Nelson; daughter, Brenda Lawson; and a brother and two sisters.
He leaves us to cherish his memory daughters, Susan Nelson, Jennifer Roberts, Cindy Oates (George); and son-in-law, George Lawson; along with four grandsons and spouses; eight grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and special friend, Joan Laliberty.
Robert will be laid to rest at Good Shepard Cemetery in Ocala, FL.
Bob was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather and a helpful friend to many. His smile, sense of humor and love of family will be with us forever. He was and always will be the 'Best of the Best.'
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DON EDWARDS
April 19, 2025
Many fond memories of Bob (& Betty) Nelson. He was a good, kind man ... a great man and that is evidenced by the wonderful daughters he raised. He was the kind of man we need more of in society today! Love to all the Nelsons as they remember Bob & others!
Susan
April 18, 2025
So blessed to have had you for my Dad. Loving thoughts of you everyday.
Jennifer
April 18, 2024
Dad, you are missed every day. Mom, Brenda, and you are always in our thoughts and prayers. You were and always will be "the best of the best " . Love you , Jennifer
Susan
April 18, 2024
Dad, wonderful thoughts of you and Mom, and Brenda are with me everyday. I miss you and love you. Grateful for the memories.
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Jennifer
April 22, 2023
To the best dad- we were blessed to have you and you are missed everyday. Love to you, mom and Brenda. You are with us always
Susan Nelson
April 21, 2023
It has been three years and you are missed everyday. Forever grateful for the wonderful life you shared with us. We are blessed.
Susan Nelson
April 18, 2022
It has been 2 years and I still miss you like it was yesterday. Forever grateful and blessed to have you for a Dad. The love and memories endure.
Don Edwards
April 28, 2020
I am sorry to hear this, but know he is at peace, his journey is complete. He was in life and now in the afterlife, an angel. He set a fine example of how one should live his life. A fine man, a great man indeed. I feel privileged to have known him and Betty both, as well as the entire family. To me, you all are family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to all!
NANCY DENNIS
April 27, 2020
BOB WAS A FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN AND WONDERFUL FRIEND. I CAN'T EVER REMEMBER HIM EVER SAYING "NO" WHEN ASKED TO DO SOMETHING FOR THE CHURCH OR COMMUNITY. HE AND BETTY WERE A PERFECT COUPLE AND I COUNT IT A BLESSING AND PRIVILEGE TO HAVE KNOWN THEM AND CALLED THEM FRIENDS.
Jennifer
April 26, 2020
Dad, you will always be the best dad a girl could have had. You were a wonderful husband, father and grandfather to us all. I will miss you and love you always
Susan Nelson
April 26, 2020
Dad, your life was a wonderful blessing, and a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Forever & ever grateful to you.
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