Robert William Nelson

Robert "Bob" William Nelson, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on May 6th, 1949, in Chicago, IL to the late Robert Arnold Nelson and Helen Marie (Wians) Nelson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who cherished his family deeply.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 47 years, Sherri Nelson of Richardson, Texas, whom he married on August 7th, 1976. He is also survived by his brother, William Robert Nelson and wife Laura Nelson of Richardson, Texas; his daughter, Valerie (Nelson) Adell; son-in-law, Jeremy Adell; and grandson, James William Adell of Oak Point, Texas, his brother-in-law William Green Hunt, and countless cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father in-law, Maurine and Bill Hunt of Dallas, Texas.

Bob proudly served his country for six years in the Air National Guard. He was a skilled non-commercial pilot for most of his life, with a passion for aviation, space, and meteorology. After his military service, Bob entered the radio frequency (RF) field and had an illustrious career designing components for various household appliances including the radio frequency (RF) component for vehicle key fobs that is used all over the world.

One of Bob's most remarkable achievements was designing components for the Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) on the International Space Station. His passion for his work was evident when he lovingly engraved the names of his wife and daughter on one of the SPHERES components, creating a unique and lasting bond between his family and his groundbreaking work in space.

Bob was a member of Northlake Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas where he served for many years in the choir and operating the sound system.

Bob was known for his dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, and his love for the family farm, which he visited often. He was an incredibly supportive and loving presence in the lives of his wife, daughter, and grandson. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his memory will forever be cherished.

The family would like to extend their gratitude for the support and condolences received during this difficult time. Visitation will be Sunday, May 7th, 2023, from 4pm to 6pm at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in Bob’s honor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas on May 8th, 2023, at 2pm in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas. Light refreshments will be served following the interment inside Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home.

Address information: Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W. PARK BLVD. • PLANO, TX 75093. Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225.

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