Robert Benjamin Nelson Jr.

1956 - 2016

Robert Benjamin Nelson Jr. obituary, 1956-2016, Huntsville, AL

BORN

1956

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Valhalla Funeral Home

698 WINCHESTER RD NE

Huntsville, Alabama

Robert Nelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2016.

Ben Nelson, 60, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday morning surrounded by his loving family. Ben lit up any room he was in, and had the ability to bring a smile to the face of every person he ever met!



Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 24 years, Carolyn Newsom Nelson of Huntsville; his 2 daughters, Jessica and Julia Nelson of Huntsville; his parents, Robert Benjamin Nelson, Sr. and Louise McWhorter Nelson of Cedar Bluff, AL; 2 brothers, Jeff Nelson (Crista) of Cedar Bluff, and Joseph Nelson (Debbie) of Brevard, NC; a sister, Mary McWhorter Nelson of Panama City Beach, FL; 2 nephews; 2 nieces; and numerous other relatives, friends, and colleagues, whom he cherished.



Ben was a proud veteran of the US Army. He attended Jacksonville State University and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was a huge Alabama Crimson Tide Football fan. Ben had the unique gift of making this world a better place to be--he was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him!



You may visit with the family on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Valhalla Funeral Home from 12Noon till 2:00PM. There will be a funeral service conducted by Pastor Eddie Johnson commencing in Valhalla’s chapel at 2:00PM. The interment with Military honors will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jessica and Julia Nelson's college funds at www/Gofundme.com/Nelsoncollegefund. Please sign the guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.

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October 15, 2016

Dennis Graveson

Proud to have served with you my friend.,..RIP my brother, 1st CAV
...1st TEAM always my friend. God bless

October 15, 2016

Bill, Chris, and Jana Warmouth, Lascola

Many prayers and loving thoughts for you Carolyn and the two girls. Please always remember that we are a call away. With love to the entire family.

October 15, 2016

John Newsom

Thoughts and prayers for you today and in the coming months.
With love,
John and Karen

October 14, 2016

Don Brown

Ann and myself are in y'all prayers.

October 12, 2016

Rick and Lisa Petitpas

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