of Jonesboro, AR
September 16, 1950 - February 14, 2023
Chris Nelson, 72, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St Bernard's Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1950 in Urbana, IL. Chris was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He worked for International Paper and after retirement he worked at Hilton Garden Inn, in hotel maintenance. Chris was a member of North Main Baptist Church. He also enjoyed golfing and camping.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dayle and Yvonne Nelson; brother, David Nelson and sister, Paula Nelson.
Survivors include, his wife of 36 years, Denise (Griffin) Nelson; daughter, Ambie and Michael Vandermark, Jr; grandson, Michael and Ellen Vandermark III and granddaughter, Ava Vandermark; brother, Craig Nelson.
A memorial service will be Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11:00 am at North Main Baptist Church with Jarrid McGrew officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service.
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12 Condolence(s)
Ryan Nelson
Friday, October 11, 2024
Wish I would’ve met ya, got your side of the story. Rip maybe I’ll see ya in heaven.
Signed- your nephew
Ryan Nelson
Friday, October 11, 2024
Wish I would’ve met ya, got your side of the story. Rip maybe I’ll see ya in heaven.
Signed- your nephew
Kathy Self
Sunday, February 19, 2023
So sorry for your family loss.
Nichol Brooks
Saturday, February 18, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss Denise! I had no idea. He was such a great man and we loved him so! My prayers are with you!
Mark Gibson
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Prayers for the family. Gone too soon. Thank you for your service. We will all be together soon. 1,000 years is but one day to God. So we all live and die on the same day in heaven.
Elizabeth Duryea
Thursday, February 16, 2023
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Denise and Ambie! My heart goes out to your family.
Robert Newcom
Thursday, February 16, 2023
I miss my cousin The conversation that we had during Christmas in the holidays when I needed help he showed up give me a hand he was a good person We were missing
Breck Pierce
Thursday, February 16, 2023
sorry for your loss
Debbie Greenway
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Denise, I Love You like a sisterâ¤ï¸
Thomas
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
To Chris you were a wonderful mentor and a wonderful friend all the best wishes for the family
terry vickers
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
So sorry for y'all loss. Praying for y'all.
Kenneth montgomery
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
I’m so sorry if you need anything you know how to reach me