Robert G. Nelson, business owner
Robert G. Nelson of Frederica passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Robert was born in Meadowbrook, Pa., son of the late John Graham and Helen (Jaskol) Nelson.
He owned and operated Eastern Shore Maintenance for the past 20 years and had owned and operated Betsy Ross Pizza in Dover several years ago.
Robert attended Avenue U.M. Church in Milford and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He enjoyed scuba diving with his girls, traveling and reading, and loved movies.
Robert is survived by his wife of 31 years, Yvonne (Combs) Nelson; three daughters, Stacey Craig and husband Kevin of Lewes, and Victoria and Adrianna Nelson, both of Frederica; two granddaughters, Madelyn and Sara Craig; a brother, George D. Nelson of Newtown, Pa.; and father- and mother-in-law Billy and Luise Combs of Dover.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9, at Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, with visitation after 2 p.m. Burial will be private.
Flowers are accepted or contributions can be made to the Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005 or at www.ccalliance.org.
Arrangements in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Homes, Milford.
