Rashard Barak “Bolo” Nelson was born July 14, 1977 in McKinney, Texas. From the moment, he was born he had a smile that would light up a room. Hidden behind his infectious laugh and sense of humor, Rashard was shy and bashful by nature. A few of Rashard’s gifts were his athleticism, intelligence, and artistry.
He attended McKinney ISD and was a graduate of the Class of 1995. “24” excelled in football and baseball. Even though Rashard never studied, paid attention in class, or completed assignments he would amazingly bust out a 100% on final exams!
After graduation, Rashard’s higher education included attending Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas and International Business School. He would later graduate Cum Laude from Everest University earning an Associate in Science Degree with a minor in Computer Information Science along with honors being on the Dean’s and President’s Lists.
Rashard was also well known for his artistry, including being a member of the music rap group “MPH”, body art (He loved his tattoos and piercings.), and his phenomenal work creating and programming dinosaurs at the Heard Museum. In addition to these accolades, he had a social media presence like no other and a way of engaging and entertaining his Facebook /Instagram followers and friends with his endless comical and thought-provoking posts that often made you laugh until you cry.
While he was a man of many gifts and talents, Rashard’s proudest accomplishment was the birth of his 3 daughters. Everyone that knew him was intrigued by his unconditional love, compassion, and dedication for his daughters. He was absolutely the epitome of a true #GirlDad. Rashard’s heart was undoubtedly the heart of Kobi, Aryanna, and Kaiya.
He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Ricky “Don” and Veleta Nelson; three daughters, Kobi Nelson, Aryanna Nelson and Kiaya Nelson; sister, Inetra Nelson; brother, Christian “Goo” Nelson and wife, Sarah, all of McKinney, Texas; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 920 14th Street, Plano, Texas 75074. Interment is to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.