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Jim Nelson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jim Nelson (Smithville, Missouri), who passed away on October 13, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jim Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Norman Nelson and Lucille Nelson (Ruud); his wife Ruth Hill; his siblings, Ron and Judy (Martens); his children, Brian and Elizabeth (Suhr); his grandchildren, Caleb, JoHanna, Caroline and Johannes; and his great grandchild James (Jimmy). He was also cherished by relatives and friends.

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Military honors

Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery
126 US-169, Smithville, MO 64089

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Oct 23

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Smithville American Legion

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Oct 23

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