Ronald "Phil" Phillip Nelson's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2025 in Richmond, Missouri

Ronald "Phil" Phillip Nelson

March 14, 1941 - May 14, 2025 (84 years old)

Richmond, Missouri

Ronald "Phil" Phillip Nelson's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2025 in Richmond, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thurman Funeral Homes

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Ronald "Phil" Phillip Nelson

March 14, 1941 - May 14, 2025 (84 years old)

Richmond, Missouri

Ronald Phillip Nelson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ronald Phillip Nelson of Richmond, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 84, on May 14, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Marvin and Winona Mildred Nelson (McGinnis); his wife Josephine Ann "JoAnn" Wheeler; his siblings, George, Burt, Paul and Deanna Nelson; his stepgrandson Caleb Osborne; and his stepchildren, Clifford Schauf and Carol Schaul Helms.

He is survived by: his children, Eric Vincent Killbreath, Charis Osborne and Nicole Nelson; his grandchildren, Collette Green (Preston), Aaron Lancaster and Jacob Lancaster; his great grandchildren, Clark Green, Elliott Green, Arthur Green and Phoebe Green; his stepgrandson Josh Osborne; his stepchildren, Scott Johnson (Lori), Steve Johnson (Jessica), Darrell Schauf, Mikecal Schauf, Guylene Ferrin, Angie Ladd (Mike), Holly Johnson and Danna Johnson; and his siblings, Jim Nelson, Steve Nelson, J. M. Nelson (Carol), Nadine Horn and Ramona Saavalainen (Jari). He is also survived by 14 step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Henreitta Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thurman Funeral Homes



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20109 MO-13 BUS, Higginsville, MO 64037

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