Sidney Lewis Nelson

Sidney Lewis Nelson, 67, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 10, at his residence. He was born in Stonewall, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro most of his life. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Refuge General Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney Esco and Lena Creason Nelson, 3 sisters, Imogene Hardin, Nona McGee and Betty Barrett, 2 brothers, James Landon Nelson and Carl Nelson.

Survived by his wife, Marie Nelson of the home.

Son, David Nelson and wife (Laquitta) of Lake City.

Daughters, Linda Sharp of Jonesboro and Shelia Denison and husband Todd of Lake City.

Sisters, Nina Cornwell of Brookland, Patricia Smith of Lake City and Carol Shortancy of Caraway.

6 grandchildren, Jennifer Nelson, Chris Sharp, Sidney Sharp, Gabby Sharp, Coty Brewer and Landon Denison. 2 great grandchildren, Jacob Sharp and Kason Emmon.

Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday November 12, at Refuge General Baptist Church in Lake City, with Rev. Larry Ward officiating. Burial will be at Willis Cemetery near Harrisburg with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.

Active pallbearers will be Larry Hardin, Michael Hardin, Darrell Hardin, Rickey Hardin, Clay Cornwell and Jason Emmon.

Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey Edward Faulkner, Dave Lawrence, Tommy Mann, Blake McClelland, Donnie Pendergrass, Larry Richey, Larry McElroy, Mike Brown, Rocky Gilley, Chip Mann and Sammy Lee Jr.

Visitation will be from 5-7:00 P.M. Friday November 11, 2011 at Refuge General Baptist Church in Lake City.