Robert Jeffrey Nelson LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Robert Jeffrey Nelson, of Louisville, Ky., born on Oct. 22 1954, in South Portland, passed away after a long battle with cancer in his home on Aug. 28, 2013. Son of Raymond C. and Frances J. Nelson of Sebago, he is survived by his son, Jeffrey Robert Nelson. He is also survived by his siblings, Patti N. Andrews of Brentwood, N.H., Darlene N. Varian of Westbrook, Linda N. Gardiner of Newburgh, and Raymond J. Nelson of Sebago; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert, 'Bob' to friends and family, joined the U.S. Marines at the age of 17, in 1971. He was awarded most physically fit in boot camp and was also meritoriously promoted to PFC in boot camp. He reenlisted and reached the rank of SGT. He graduated from the University of LaVerne in Business Administration and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in New Jersey. He was a devoted father and his love for his son Jeffrey was endless. Bob enjoyed researching genealogy and considered himself to be the family historian. He loved music and was gifted with a melodic voice participating in many choirs in his youth. He also enjoyed computers, gadgets, technology, and creating stained glass. In his younger years, Bob was a physical fitness nut who also enjoyed deep sea diving and flying. A memorial service will be scheduled and held in Maine in the near future. Donations can be made in his memory to the Lymphoma Research Foundation https://community.lymphoma.org/donatenow    (If you do it online, you can just say you are donating "in memory of" Robert Nelson)