Harold W. Nelson Sr., 77, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born January 14, 1941 to Tom and Ruth Nelson in Balkin, KY. What Harold loved most in this world was God, his family and his church family. He also loved fishing. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, a step-son, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 52 years Letty, three children and a daughter in law, two brothers, one sister, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Dinsmore Baptist Church, 10500 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32219 on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 11:00am. Services to begin at 12:00pm with interment at Riverside Memorial Park. HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family.