He was preceded in death by his parents Merton Nelson and Myrtle (Hudson) Nelson and daughter Carrie Lee Nelson.
He is survived by his daughter Melissa Ann DeCandia- Rusk (Carl) and adopted daughter Courtney Elaine Nelson (biological granddaughter); grandchildren, Peter Scott DeCandia, Adriana Nichole DeCandia, Matthew McKinnley DeCandia-Rusk and Tyler Rusk; niece Vicki Carlton and numerous nieces and nephews; sister, Carlyn Bozeman, and former wife Janet Webb Nelson.
Robert was a long time member of Muscogee Nation of Florida and Homosassa Fire Department.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 3pm at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 6pm-8pm Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the funeral home. BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Hwy is in charge of arrangements. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or donations can be made to the Muscogee Nation of Florida or to Rural Relief.
Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com
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