A native of Barrow County, he is the son of Robert Calvin Nelson, Jr. of Bethlehem and Patricia Nix Wilkins of Madison. Mr. Nelson was a 2011 graduate of Appalachee High School and attended Hebron Baptist Church. He was an avid gamer and had a special bond with his beloved dog, Marley and several bearded dragons. He will be best remembered as a loving son, husband, father, uncle, and a friend to many.
Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Delia Nix; step-grandmother, Lillian Wilkins; and uncle, Joey Nix.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of one and a half years, Mrs. Kristin King Nelson of Auburn, daughters, Cheyenne and Cora Nelson; sisters, Amanda (Carl) Taves of Temple and Jessica Nelson of Monroe; grandparents, Catherine and Calvin Nelson of Doraville; step-father, Tim Wilkins of Madison; step-sisters, Marissa and Savannah Wilkins of Monroe; nieces, Carlie and Merida Taves; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The Funeral Service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Robert “Bobby” Calvin Nelson III will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Carter Hill Christian Church in Winder with Pastor Tim Burt officiating. Burial will follow the service at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday evening, April 9, 2018 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home.
The family has respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Mr. Nelson to Memorial fund for Robert Nelson @ gofundme.com gf.me/u/hx59fh
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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