Chad Nelson

Chad Anthony Nelson was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on July 13, 1972.  He passed away at home in Kinta with his family at this bedside on Sept. 6, 2020 at the age of 48.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Debbie and Johnny Patterson of Kinta; his children, Jara Nelson of Sand Springs and Dakota Doss of Broken Arrow; his stepbrother, Jason Patterson, of Enterprise; his aunts and uncles, Connie Greb of Greenwood, Ark., Tom Forrester of Ozark, Ark. and Ann Marsh of Tulsa; and numerous cousins and friends.

Chad was preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandparents, Wilburn and Martha Forrester; his cousin, Scotty Greb; his uncle, Jack Greb; and his grandparents, George and Mary Lou Patterson.

Chad grew up in Stigler and attended Stigler Schools all 12 years. He worked construction when he was young, but truck driving and bull hauling was his favorite job. Chad loved to fish, hang out with friends, play pool, and listen to music – especially from the 70s and 80s. He enjoyed grilling and occasionally cooking for his mom and stepdad. Chad was very proud of his kids and was very happy to find out recently he was going to be a grandpa. No matter where he went or how long he was gone, he always wanted to come home to be with his family. Chad was saved and baptized at the age of 15 at First Baptist Church in Stigler. He had been ill for a long time, but always had faith and fought a good fight to the end.

Viewing was held at Mallory Chapel in Stigler from 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with family visitation from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Mallory Chapel in Stigler with the Rev. Heath Cole officiating. Interment followed at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler.

Pallbearers were Ryan Greb, Dr. Aaron K. Forrester, Jason Patterson, Tom Forrester and Mike Bush.