Joseph Daniel Nelson, 41, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away June 28, 2023 at his home. Joseph was born June 30, 1981 in Santa Ana, California. He was a builder and worked in construction with his wife, Jennifer, doing remodeling as J & J Services. He was a member of Abundant Life Church. Joseph was an ordained minister by the Calvary Chapel leadership group and taught English in Thailand where he also started a Calvary Chapel church. He was a master fisherman and a loving, caring husband, father, and friend always attempting to lead others to the Lord. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Daniel Nelson II. Survivors include his wife; their children: Jacob, Tyler, and Marissa Nelson, Jason, Grant, and Grace Gill; two grandchildren, Leola and Miley Nelson; his mother, Kathy Gonsalves and his father, Richard Blake Howell; two brothers, Ricky and Randy Howell; many other relatives and good friends.