Mr. Stephen O’Neil Nelson, age 61 of Benton, KY died on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his home. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181 and was a member of the VFW Post 1084.
Born Wednesday, June 27, 1956 in Lawrence County, AL, he was the son of the late Clifton Nelson and the late Ruby (Letson) Smith.
Surviving are son, Kyle Nelson of Benton, KY, daughters, Candace Renfrow of Gilbertsville, KY, Haley Schroader of Symsonia, KY and Mandy Rovy of Owensboro, KY, brothers, Kenny Nelson of Hartselle, AL, Scotty Devins, Sr. of Owensboro, KY and Terry Devins of Owensboro, KY, sisters, Carol Lyell of Moulton, AL, Wanda Micus of
Trinity, AL and Carolyn Cooper of Owensboro, KY, and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Stevie Devins, and grandchild, Abby Nelson.
A Graveside Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Bethel Cemetery with Rev. Danny Holt officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, KY.