William "Bill" David Nelson

Seekonk – William “Bill” David Nelson, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born in Providence, RI and raised in Seekonk, he was a son of the late George William Nelson and Lily (Etchells) Nelson. As a child, Bill was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a graduate of Seekonk High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island. After graduating from URI, Bill resided in Hawaii for a number of years before returning to Seekonk. He was a very religious man. Bill enjoyed coin collecting, walking, surfing the web and emailing his friends. He leaves a sister-in-law, Carol E. Nelson of Rehoboth; two nieces, Lori A. Leydon and her husband, John, of Seekonk and Kristy L. Banner of Warwick; several grandnieces, grandnephews and a host of relatives and friends. He was the brother of the late Robert G. Nelson. Services will be private. Interment will be at Seekonk Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave.,...