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Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
Douglas Jon Nelson, 62, of Little Rock died Saturday, July 12, 2008.
He was born March 15, 1946, in Racine, Wis., to Bernard and Edith Nelson.
Mr. Nelson served in the Navy, was a retired AT&T electronic communications technician and was a founding member of the British Motoring Club of Arkansas. He enjoyed reading, playing the harmonica and driving his TR-4.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Gayle Cates Nelson; two children, Karen Erickson and husband Kirk and Dr. Joseph Nelson and wife Shannon; a brother, Bernie Nelson and wife Rebecca; a cousin, Jim Nelson and wife Phyllis; four grandchildren, Matt and Sidney Erickson and Lauren and Landon Nelson; two nieces, Rachel Nelson and Cynthia Fehrenbach and husband Dennis; numerous cousins; and many very special friends from AT&T and BMCA.
A wake to celebrate Mr. Nelson’s life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Corvallis Yacht Club in Maumelle.
Memorials may be made to Union Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 164057, Little Rock, AR 72216; Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS, 301 W. Markham St. #623, Little Rock, AR 72205; Zion Lutheran Church of Avilla, 300 Avilla East, Alexander, AR 72002; or to a church or favorite charity.
Arrangements are by Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant.
Online guest book: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
Family comments: Doug’s rich life was lost to a 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully at home, as he wanted, with family surrounding him. The family thanks Dr. Lawrence Mendelsohn for helping him maintain the quality of life he wanted during his illness. Thanks also go to Dr. Angelo Coppola Jr., Dr. Chris Cate, Dr. Chris Skelley, nurses and staff of 10A and 5A at Baptist Medical Center; and Annette s Nursing Service. Special thanks go to all the dear friends and family who helped Doug complete major things on his to-do list who were there for him.
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