Edward Franklin Nelson 1932-1985

Edward Franklin Nelson was born the first son to LeRoy and Iva (Whitsell) Nelson on December 29, 1932 in Westboro, Missouri and he departed this life on Thursday evening, April 11, 1985 at the Charles Still Hospital in Jefferson City, having attained the age of 52 years, 3 months, and 12 days.

Edward spent most of his youth in Brookfield, Ludlow, and Hamilton, Missouri. After entering the U.S. Army he served in several foreign countries including Korea, France, Belgium, Germany, and Viet Nam and also had several Stateside Duties.

He was united in marriage on December 27, 1954 in Ayer, Massachusetts to Rosalind Marie Beach. There were three children born to this union.

Edward was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign wars and the Non-Commissioned Officers Association.

He was a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, father, comrade, and friend. He will be greatly missed but he will always be in our hearts.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalind, of the home; two sons: Edward F. Nelson, Jr., and Phillip L. Nelson, both of Jefferson City, Missouri; a daughter, Debra Ann Martin, of Ava, Missouri; his mother and step-father Iva Nelson Tuttle and Eldon Tuttle of Mobile, Alabama; a brother, Lee L. Nelson of Clinton, Missouri; a sister, Martha Bowles of Augusta, Kansas; five grandchildren; Christopher, Nori, Phillip, Dell and Nelson; two nephews, a niece, several uncles, aunts, and countless friends and acquaintances.

Memorial services of the Waynesville-St. Robert VFW Post 3176 and Auxiliary for Edward Nelson were held Sunday evening, April 14, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel. Commander was Hank Veach, president was Katie Chavis, senior vice-commander was Laurine Lundblad, senior vice-president was Rose Fletcher, junior vice-commander was Ray Clark, junior vice-president was Carol White. Chaplin was Bob Shulz, guards were Jerry Bishop, Harold Caesar, Mike Duncan, Ed Flexser, Mike Geyer, Crazy Horse Heavin, LeRoy Hettich, Del Pratt, and Jim Sheperd. Bugler was Shirley Duncan.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 15, 1985 at 11:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Thomas Foh officiating.

Music was provided by organist Marjorie Link.

Serving as escorts were Military Personnel. Waynesville-St. Robert VFW Post 3176 and Auxiliary members attended as a body.

Burial with Full Military Honors was in the Ozark Memorial VFW Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel.