Elmer George Nelson

January 21, 1949 - January 21, 2021

Elmer George Nelson, 72, of Judsonia, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born January 21, 1949 in Biwabik, Minnesota a son of Elmer Oliver Nelson, Jr. and Rosemary (Drumheller) Nelson. Elmer proudly served our country in the United States Army. He remained very patriotic through the years and there was always an American flag flying proudly in his yard. He enjoyed animals, working in his shop and always raised a big garden. He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Winningham) Nelson; daughter, Christna Wilkerson (Brian); son, Eric Nelson; mother, Rosemary Nelson; step-children, Randall Bates, Rhonda Miller and Tonia Wren; siblings, Gail Nelson, David Nelson (Arlene), Deborah Severson (Jeff), Gregory Nelson (Marge), Wendy Nelson, Scott Nelson and Shelly Crow (Delbert). A graveside service, with military honors, will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Goad Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob - Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.