Jimmy Lee Nelson

Jimmy Lee Nelson, 79, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed from this life on March 26, 2017. He was born May 3, 1937 in Haskell, Texas to James and Inez (Shaw) Nelson. He is preceded in death by a son, Edward Dwayne Nelson, two brothers and one sister. Survivors include Jimmy's wife of 58 years, Diana (Kelley) Nelson; his children, Thelma Snodgrass, Timothy Lee Nelson and his wife Rhonda, and Jimmy Ray Nelson all of Springdale; Nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister. Jimmy enjoyed rodeos, camping and fishing. Visitation will be 4-5 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Elm Springs United Methodist Church. Funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. The family requests that memorials be made to the Elm Springs United Methodist Church, 118 N. Elm St., Elm Springs, Ark. 72728. Share online condolences at Jimmy's memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.