East Palestine-

Robert S. Nelson, 38, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away unexpectedly October 13, 2018 in Salem.

Rob was born January 9, 1980 in East Liverpool, son of Robert Nelson and Kathy Birnesser Mackall.

He was a 1998 graduate of East Palestine High School and worked most recently for Oliver Construction, but his real love was working as a Tower Climber for various companies. When not working, he was an avid Buckeye and Cleveland Browns fan. His life was his children and loved spending time with family.

Rob is survived by his fiancé Tiffany Dunham, a daughter, Paisley Grace, whom he resided with, as well as three other children, Trystin Marie, Chase Robert and Xavier John all of East Palestine. He also leaves his mother, Kathy (John) Mackall of Columbiana; father, Robert Nelson of Salem; sister, Tonya (Dan) McMillan of Columbiana; niece, Tavia; nephew, Kade and a great niece Brooklynn as well as his maternal grandparents, Tom and Shirley Birnesser and paternal grandmother, Marlis Freeze all of East Palestine.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lance Freeze.

The family will receive friends Tuesday October 16, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. All other services will be private.