Nelson Wright, Jr., age 85 of Republic, MO, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Copper Rock Healthcare Rogersville, MO.  He was born October 24, 1935, in Everton, MO, to William Nelson and Euna Marie (Edington) Wright.  He graduated from Everton High School the class of 1953.  He is a US Army veteran, having served from Sept. 1958, to Aug. 1960.  He was united in marriage to Nancy Sue McDonald May 26, 1963.

Nelson worked as a forklift driver at Lilly Tulip until his retirement in 1999, and farmed the family farm during and after retirement.  He later worked for Manheim delivering cars from the auctions.  He loved playing pool and traveling to Bluegrass festivals.  He also liked hunting, fishing, and gardening, he never knew a stranger.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Nancy; and two brothers: Roland and Carl Wright.

Nelson is survived by his four children: Sandra Flynn and husband Lonnie of Springfield, MO, Melinda “Mendy” Barnes and husband Kenny of Nixa, MO, Marie Imbeau of Republic, MO; and Jeff Wright  and wife Aliona of Ozark, MO; 13 grandchildren: DJ Flynn, Shelby Flynn, Samantha Flynn, Mike Barnes, Kaylee Steele, Madison Pohlsander, Gabby Barnes, Caydie Imbeau, Kyle Wright, Erica Wright, Silas Tayrien, Alexas Tayrien, and Liam Wright; eight great grandchildren; one brother Glendal Wright and wife Alice of Kyiv, Ukraine; a sister in-law Marilyn Wright of Mt. Vernon, MO; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Ray Springs Cemetery Everton, MO.  Pallbearers will be: Lonnie Flynn, Kenny Barnes, Jeff Wright, DJ Flynn, Mike Barnes, and Kyle Wright.  Honorary pallbearers will be Glendal Wright, Liam Wright, Wyatt Flynn, Everett Flynn, and Haydn Barnes.  Memorial contributions may be made to: The Republic Senior Friendship Center: 210 E. Hines St. Republic, MO, 65738.  Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.