Robert Lorenzo Nelson 69 of Bartow Florida died Sunday May 31, 2026 at the Lakeland Hospice House, Lakeland, FL.
Robert is survived by his sister Darlene McKinney (Michael) of Sanford, Fl. Nephews, Eldred Merricks (Tinisha) of Atlanta, Ga. Justin McKinney (Camille) of Atlanta, Ga. Reginald Taylor (Amanda) of  Atlanta, Ga. Anthony Taylor of Sanford, Fl. and Trevis Nelson (Shani) of Jacksonville, Fl. One Adopted son, Stefan Salters (Yadira) of Lake Mary, Fl. Aunts, Gwen Reliford of Douglas, Ga. Linda Arnold (David) of Douglas, Ga. Uncle Don Buchanan (Daisy) of Douglas, Ga.  and a host of cousins other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held at Gause Funeral Home 625 S Holland Pkwy, Bartow, FL on Friday June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Funeral service will be held at Gause Funeral Home 625 S Holland Pkwy, Bartow, FL on Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00 AM.

Interment: Rolling Hills Cemetery, Winter Haven, FL