Leo Franklin Nelson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leo Franklin Nelson of Monroe, Louisiana, who passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hyland Richard Nelson and Eleanor Madeline Keller Nelson; his brothers-in-law, Charles Herring and Chuck Collingwood; and his parents-in-law, Betty and Bob Rivet.
He is survived by: his friend Leo; his wife Janice Rivet Nelson; his daughters, Abi Nelson Banks (Hutton) and Emily Nelson Rogers (William); his siblings, William Richard Nelson (Sherry Copeland Nelson), David H. Nelson (Jan McBride Nelson), Madeline Nelson Herring and Olivia Nelson Hawkins (W. E.); his siblings-in-law, Debbe Collingwood and Douglas Rivet; and his grandchildren, Nelson William Rogers, Hattie Grace Banks and Lillian Marie Banks. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Mulhearn Funeral Home (2308 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203). A rosary will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church (2510 Emerson St, Monroe, LA 71201).
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ORBS (Ouachita River Blues Society).
