OBITUARY Richard Nelson was born on April 14, 1923 in McCall Creek, Mississippi to Andrew and Minnie Byrd Nelson, with 17 brothers and sisters. He passed away on September 10, 2014. Richard is well known for his great work ethic, love of music, support to his family and friends, and his great smile. He graduated from Franklin Alexander High School in Brookhaven, MS and attended Alcorn State University. Richard honorably served his country during World War II where he was a driver for the Red Dog Express hauling troops and food to the front line. Richard married Julia Brown on September 21, 1951 in Meadville, Mississippi and moved to Layton, Utah in 1953. Richard was a dedicated member of New Zion Baptist Church in Ogden for over 50 years and loved singing in the choir. He was also a member of the popular Utah Travelers Gospel Singers for almost 50 years, slated as Utah’s oldest gospel ensemble. Richard was employed at Hill Air Force Base for 37 years as a painting supervisor, at Job Corps Center as a barber and during his retirement years he worked at Red Duck stores. Richard was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his children: Barbara (Dan) Nelson-Harris, Kenneth (Sharon) Nelson, Orlando Nelson, Claude Nelson , daughters: Glory (Calvin) Johnson-Stanton and Janice Johnson; brother, Warren "WC" Nelson; and sister-in-law Mary Bell (Tommie) Tucker, their daughter Eileen (David) Cosby and friend Mary Swain; 11 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Julia, his son —— Wayne Nelson, and his 16 sib- ings. ; A special thanks to Dr. Jason Stinnett, Nancy Weber and the nurses at North Davis Hospital Out Patient Services for their most recent care and support throughout. Funeral Services will be held at Myers Mortuary Fairfield Road, on Monday, September 15, 2014 and friends may gather Sunday evening from 7-9 at Layton Memorial Park, 1867 North Fairfield honors accorded. The repast will be held at the VFW of Layton, 250 North at 2:00 p.m. Family pm. Interment will be Road with military Post 8307, 1389 North Main Street, Layton, after the interment. A special "Thank You" to all who demonstrated their expressions of sympathy through calls, cards, flowers, visits, meals and prayers. Thank you from The Family Of Richard Nelson.