Obituary of Robert Earl Nelson

Robert Earl "Bobby" Nelson of Claypool, WV Robert Earl "Bobby" Nelson, 65, of Claypool, departed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Logan Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born on September 29, 1950, at Logan, a son of Virginia Scites Nelson of Man and the late Byrd Nelson, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one son, Terrence Lee Nelson. Bobby was a 1969 graduate of Man High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Returning to Logan County, he was employed as a coal miner and was a member of the UMWA. Bobby became disabled in 1980 due to injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Although greatly disabled, Bobby never gave up and continued to visit others, hunt, and fish. His determination to live as normal a life as possible was an inspiration to all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 46 years, Judith "Judy" Vance Nelson; one son, Gregory (Charlotte) Nelson of NC; his grandkids, Gregory (Ashleigh) Nelson and their daughter, Hayleigh, Takeyah (Brandon) Caranaza and their sons, Blake and Luke, and Cassandra (Ryan) Smith and their sons, Chanler and Aiden, all of NC; three sisters, Lisa (Joe) Chapman of Man, Therisa (Ronald) McCoy of Amherstdale; and Brenda Stepp of Jasper, AL; three brothers, Billy Nelson of Amherstdale, Geary (Martha) Nelson of Beckley, and James (Linda) Layton of MI; and many nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Bishop Shaun Walker officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home also. To honor of Bobby's wishes his remains will be cremated after the services. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.