Dr. Richard A. Nelson, known endearingly to his grandchildren as Duck-Duck, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father, on April 27, 2021. Richard is preceded in heaven by his father, Alver Nelson, and mother, Ila Nelson. He is survived by his cherished wife of 53 years, Christine, his brother, George (Betty) Nelson, and sister, Mildred (Marvin) Bay, his children, Nathan (Cheryl) Nelson, Steven (Marilyn) Nelson, Robin Nelson (Randy) Sanders, and Amy Nelson (Kevin) Mayfield, along with 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from four until seven in the evening on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Dignity Hall of Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home with a gathering one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend the service will be streamed on Facebook @WoodlawnRoesch or by joining the Livestream link on our website. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN, 37203.
Richard was a life-long learner earning multiple degrees: B.A. Psychology from Chico State College, M.A. Vocational Education from Long Beach State College, and Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford Graduate School. His passion for writing resulted in a series of published books on Work, Family, Bible ministries, Leadership training, along with his poetry anthology, "Glimpses of Life in Pictures and Words". He was the founder of Morning Star Publishing Company, and Morning Star Construction through which he diligently built multiple homes, townhomes, and commercial buildings in the growing middle Tennessee landscape.
Greater than any of these accomplishments was Richard’s absolute passion for the Lord and for people, inviting them in and sharing the love of Christ freely and generously. His willingness to walk in obedience has impacted thousands of lives across the world, from the US to China, Kenya, India, Laos and beyond. Richard did not see a person’s ethnicity, race, or religion, but looked past the body to an eternal soul.
“Well done, good and faithful servant!”
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