Robert Lawrence Nelson, known affectionately as “Bobby” was born to his late mother Margie Nelson of Harrisonburg, VA. Robert was born November 9,1944 and took his eternal resting place on May 23, 2024. Robert was a lifelong resident of Harrisonburg, VA where he made a career as a supervisor at Luck Stone Rock Quarry.

Robert leaves behind his beloved wife of twenty-eight years, Emma Nelson, one brother, Frankie Nelson of Harrisonburg, six children: Felissa Brown, Annette (Carl) Ward, Frances (Henry) Brown, Crystal Green, Bobby Madden, Makeba (Cheryl) Carter, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Robert and Emma did not share any children together, but their union gained him four bonus children. Sadly, Bobby was preceded in death by two of his children, Robert and Andra Nelson.

A service to celebrate Bobby’s life and legacy will be held on May 31, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Lindsey Funeral Home, located at 473 S. Main St in Harrisonburg, VA. There will be a viewing hour from 1-2pm prior to the service for family and friends. Following the service, Bobby will be laid to rest at Newtown Cemetery, located at 286-298 Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA.

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