Richard Nelson

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Richard V. Nelson, 76, of Blytheville formally of West Memphis, was born March 24, 1940 the son of the late Merle E. Nelson and Roberta Johnston Nelson - Mahon. He entered into eternal rest August 29, 2016 in Jonesboro. Mr. Nelson was a veteran having proudly served his country as an aviation electrician in our United States Navy. Mr. Nelson was also well known for his many years as a recruiter with the Navy based in Blytheville. Richard deeply loved his country and devoted much of his time to his family and the cause of the American Legion, being a member and former commander of Post 53, West Memphis.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Tyler N. Thompson, and three siblings, Robert Nelson, Desda Smith, and Carol Lawson.

Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife of many years and the mother of his children, Patricia A. Nelson.

Four children; Ryma and Richard Rocha' of Ft. Lauderdale, Flo., Susan Thompson of Columbus, Miss., Lisa and Jay Thorp of Blytheville, and Paula and Brad Scrivner of Knoxville, Tenn.

Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; Rachael, Renee, Raina, Greg, Mallory, Abbey, Brittany, Blythe, Bryn, Bronson, and Broden along with eleven great grandchildren; and

His brothers Larry Nelson and Alan Mahon, along with many nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive their friends from 4:00 pm -- 5:30 pm Thursday September 1, 2016 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis with funeral services following at 5:30pm all in the funeral homes chapel. Burial will be private at Crittenden Memorial Park.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westmemphis.