William Ruben Nelson
June 7, 1935 - May 20, 2021
William Ruben Nelson, 85 of Jonesboro; died May 20, 2021 at his residence. Born June 7, 1935 in Walnut Ridge; son of the late, Earnest Franky and Maggie Alberta Aust Nelson. Ruben was a Farmer and of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, doing yard work and helping his neighbors. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Rhonda Hibbard; one grandson, Jeffery Allen Qualls; ten brothers and sisters; one daughter-n-law, Pamela Nelson; and two son-n-laws, Mark Qualls and Rickey Becker. Survivors include two sons, Dale Nelson of Beech Grove, Phillip (Tracy) Nelson of Jonesboro; two daughters, Lavan Qualls of Hardy and Janet Becker of Jonesboro; twenty three grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; ten great great grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Nelson of Imboden, Donnie Nelson of Sedgwick and Freddy Fry of Bono; four sisters, Marie Russom of Bono, Mary Fry of Walnut Ridge, Jean Tribble and Kay Fry both of Imboden; and his loving significant other, Shirley Miller of Jonesboro; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 2 P.M. in the Lorado Cemetery with Bro. David Moore officiating. Pallbearers will be his family and friends. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 P.M. till 7 P.M. in the Bryan Chapel.
William Ruben Nelson, 85 of Jonesboro; died May 20, 2021 at his residence. Born June 7, 1935 in Walnut Ridge; son of the late, Earnest Franky and Maggie Alberta Aust Nelson. Ruben was a Farmer and of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed hunting... View Obituary & Service Information