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Leon Robert Nelson 1916 - 1990

Leon Robert Nelson of Vero Beach, Florida United States was born on March 14, 1916. He was married to Nellie Alice Brock on May 14, 1948 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, and had children Wanda Marie (Nelson) and Kenneth Leon Nelson. Leon Nelson died at age 73 years old on February 22, 1990 in Vero Beach, and was buried on February 24, 1990 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 6026 US-1, in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County.

Leon Robert Nelson

Cotton

Vero Beach, Florida United States

March 14, 1916

Florida, 32096, United States

February 22, 1990

Vero Beach, Florida, United States

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03/14

1916

Birthday

March 14, 1916

Birthdate

Florida 32096, United States

Birthplace

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Nationality & Locations

Leon was a citizen of the United States. He was born in Genoa, Hamilton County, USA and moved to Vero Beach, FL with his family about 1926. He lived the rest of his live in Vero Beach.
Early Life & Education

Leon went to school in Vero Beach, FL. He did not graduate at the time. Leon did get his High School Equivalency Diploma July 1963.
Religious Beliefs

Leon was a member of the Baptist faith.
Military Service

Leon was a veteran of WWII. He said when Pearl Harbor was attacked, he decided to enlist. He enlisted February 12, 1942 at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Ga and served until the end of the war. Leon was honorably discharged October 9, 1945. He served in Europe and was a telegraph operator.
Professional Career

Leon worked for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph/AT&T in Vero Beach, FL from 1945 until his retirement March 12, 1981.
Personal Life & Family

Leon was a member of the Masons.
02/22

1990

Death

February 22, 1990

Death date

Ventricular Dysrythmia, Cardiomyopathy

Cause of death

Vero Beach, Florida United States
Death location

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02/24

1990

Gravesite & Burial

February 24, 1990

Funeral date
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 6026 US-1, in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida 34946, United States
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Wanda Tillman

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01/18/2023

Leon Robert Nelson

Leon "Cotton" Nelson, Vero Beach, FL

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Wanda Tillman

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01/18/2023

Cotton Nelson at work

Leon "Cotton" Nelson at work at Southern Bell Telephone in Vero Beach, Florida. Photo taken by his son, Kenneth Nelson.

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Wanda Tillman

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01/18/2023

He was a great dad with a sense of humor. He love his country and was proud of being a veteran. He worked hard and provided for his family. We knew he loved us and supported us not matter what we chose to pursue. He was always there for us.

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