David Nelson

David Nelson, age 57, went to be with his Lord September 24, 2016. David worked for the city of Beebe for the last 38 years. He served in just about every capacity within the city, currently working for the Beebe Police Department and served on the Beebe Fire Department. He was a member of the Mt. Arrat Baptist church. He was also a Blackbelt in karate and loved playing baseball, football and volleyball. David was an avid wrestling fan. David is survived by the love of his life, Deidra; one son, Christopher David Nelson; brothers and sisters; O.C. (Becky) Jackson of Beebe, Harold (Mae) Welch of Beebe, Phyllis Johnson of Beebe, Clara (Jerry) Saxton of Little Rock, Patsy Nelson and Virgil Nelson both of Beebe, Garland (Debra) Nelson of Sherwood, Larry Nelson of Hawaii, and Eric Nelson of Beebe. He is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Garland and Gertrude Nelson and one brother, Bobby Joe Jackson. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home in memory of David. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at Beebe School Auditorium. Cremation will follow service. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.