Obituary of Robert M. Nelson

Robert M. Nelson, 95, of Ocala, beloved father and grandfather went to his heavenly home on April 21, 2020. Robert was a WWII Navy Veteran and was retired from IBM.  He was a member of Ocala West United Methodist Church.

Robert (Bob) was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Nelson, daughter, Brenda Lawson, and a brother and two sisters.

He leaves us to cherish his memory – daughters Susan Nelson, Jennifer Roberts, Cindy Oates (George) and son-in-law, George Lawson along with four grandsons & spouses, eight grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and special friend Joan Laliberty.

Robert will be laid to rest at Good Shepard Cemetery in Ocala, FL.

Bob was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather and a helpful friend to many.  His smile, sense of humor and love of family will be with us forever. He was and always will be the ‘Best of the Best”.