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Jimmy Dean Nelson

Jimmy Dean Nelson, age 66, of Springdale, died April 8, 2012, at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born Feb. 7, 1946, in Fayetteville, Ark., the son of Fay and Katie Jennings Nelson. He was a retired master plumber and enjoyed restoring old cars, dancing, camping and spending time with his family. Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Sherlean Bookout Nelson, of the home; one son, Jeffrey Nelson and his wife, Shelley, of Springdale; one daughter, Lavette Nelson of Springdale; one brother, Bobby Nelson of Springdale; one sister, Jeanie Byrd of Springdale; and three grandchildren, Timothy Marshall, Lindsey Nelson and Alex Nelson. Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Buddy Stockton officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Nelson, Alex Nelson, Tim Marshall, Mike Reed, John Reed and Gary Reed. Online condolences may be sent to www.memfuneral.com.

Published April 10, 2012

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