Rey Palmer Nelson Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 24, 2026, at the age of 104, Rey Palmer Nelson of Mesa, Arizona, born in Tucson, Arizona passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Rey may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his significant other Aurelia Nelson; his son Rey Nelson Jr.; his parents, Hyrum Vance Nelson and Chloe Amelia Palmer Nelson; and his grandsons, Jared and J. J..
He is survived by: his children, Jim (Carolynne), Jeff (Liesa), Nadine Crandall (Clifford) and Judith Michael (late Gary); and his brother Donovan Nelson.
