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Billy Charles Nelson

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Billy Charles Nelson, 65, of Bentonville, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at his home. He was born May 19, 1952, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Lloyd and Kate White Nelson. Bill was a long haul truck driver. He retired from Tyson Foods and Willis Shaw Express. He loved truck driving, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and the mother of his children, Louise Casto; two sisters, Virginia Ellaine Nelson and Rosa Sasser. Survivors include his wife, Kelly O'Quinn Nelson of the home; two sons, Steve Nelson of Bentonville, and David L. Nelson of Magnolia, Ark.; two daughters, Patti Meisenbacher and husband Rodney of Centerton, and Deann Skelton and husband Louie of Springdale; two brothers, Kenneth Nelson of Springdale and Donald Nelson of Lake Texoma, Texas; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Burial services are private. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, Ark., 72762, or Humane Society for Animals/Benton County, 407 E. Nursery Rd., Rogers, AR 72758. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

Published December 10, 2017

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