John Nelson Sr., 78 of Jacksonville went into eternal rest with the Lord on June 12, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by Daughters: Shannon Kress and Cynthia Hill. Precious memories left to his lovely wife Tinnie Nelson. Children: John (Lavita) Nelson Jr., Pastor Rickey (Patricia) Nelson, and Gregory Hill, Siblings: Leon (Doris)Nelson, Clyde (Jackie)Nelson, Ray-Ray Nelson, Flora Nelson, Dorothy (Lesley) Oliver, Erma Clark, Shirley (Gaylorde)Willis, Denesia (Wiley)Bobo. Mr. Nelson will lie in state Thursday June 16, 2016 from 1-5 p.m. at Superior.  Homegoing celebration Friday June 17, 2016 12:00 noon at New Zion Christian Church, 300 Loop Rd, Jacksonville, AR. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves" Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com