He was a retired bus mechanic for the Crossett School System and a member of Crossett First United Methodist Church. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II and The Korean War. In World War II he served on the U.S.S. Essex and was involved in the Guadalcanal and Bougainville campaigns in the Pacific. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Jewell E. Nelson Daugherty and her husband, Idell.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-eight years, Myra Louise White Nelson of Crossett; two sons, Carl Edward Nelson of El Dorado and Greg Nelson of New York City, NY and wife Cheryl of the Philippines; one daughter, Karla Nelson of El Dorado; two sisters, Rena M. Simmons of Pine Bluff and Helen Rose Ross and husband Carroll of Monticello; one nephew, Ron Daughtery and wife Kaye of Benton; one niece, India R. Ashcraft and husband Scott of Woodlawn; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3 at Crossett First United Methodist Church, 500 Main St., Crossett, AR with burial to follow in Andrews Chapel in Drew County. Arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home.Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
Betty Deal
Crossett, AR Monday, February 2, 2015 So sorry to hear about Carl, all our sympathy and prayer to all the family. James and Betty DealRegina Lanehart
Monticello, AR Monday, February 2, 2015 So sorryJo Jordan-Wilcox
Crossett, AR Sunday, February 1, 2015 We are so sorry to hear that Carl passed away. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.Gertrude Jordan, Elizabeth Jordan-Myers, John and Jo Wilcox
Betty Parrish Black
Fountain Hill, AR Sunday, February 1, 2015 Karla, your Daddy was a one of a kind. He always had so many stories to tell me and always remembered to ask me about my Mother. I know you will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Saturday, January 31, 2015 Helen and Rena and family, we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.willabea ferrell ingram
miami, OK Saturday, January 31, 2015 Helen and Rena,We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Having lived in the Barkada community we all knew the Nelson family and loved you all . I remember seeing Buddy's picture in his navy uniform. He looked so cute.....He had his dad's personality even when he was young. Our prayers are with all of you and may God bless you with His love.
Ruth Kulbeth Hunter
Willmar, AR Saturday, January 31, 2015 Helen & Rena and families: Carl was a good man and very thoughtful. I have a lot of memories of him passing by our house going down to Jewell's. He loved his western clothes. And I also remember he use to wear a white belt..I know he will be missed..And yes he did look and act just like his dad..A good family..Last time I talked to him he was collecting mopeds. I think he said he had 10 or 11.Helen Ross
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 31, 2015 We loved our Brother,he was one of a kind.Every time we look at his son Greg we see Buddy and our Daddy.Buddy is going back home,He will be buried at Andrews Chapel Which is A half of A mile Where he was borned 89 years ago Feb Third.India Ashcraft
Rison, AR Saturday, January 31, 2015 We love our uncle buddy and will miss him! He was a great man, he reminded me of my grandpa Nelson.Robert & Marleyne Barnes
McGehee, AR Friday, January 30, 2015 To the Nelson Family we are so sorry to here of the loss of your Brother, husband, grandpa, uncle, or what ever he was to you.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Thursday, January 29, 2015 To the family, I was so saddened to read of Carl's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I pray you will lean on the Lord for peace, comfort and strength. He will fulfill your every need.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing