Robert Lee “Bob” Nelson, 59, of Iuka, MS, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at his residence. He was a former journalist for The Clarion-Ledger. He is survived by a brother, Jim Nelson; several nieces and nephews; and a cousin, Steve Nelson and wife, Sheri, and their children, David, Stacey, and Mollie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colonel (Ret.) O. C. Nelson and Elizabeth “Bette” Switzer Nelson; a brother, Dr. Gary A Nelson; and a sister-in-law, Rebecca Jordan Nelson. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Rev. Kerry Powell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Iuka United Methodist Church. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
