Douglas A. Nelson Obituary
Douglas A. Nelson of Urbana, Illinois passed away on July 30, 2026. Douglas, born on January 1, 1954, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Douglas A. Nelson to show support.
Douglas will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Douglas will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Douglas’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Nelson and Barbara Nelson. He is survived by: his sons, Andy (Kelly) of Savoy and Cooper of Savoy; his grandchildren, Cora and Bryce; and his sister Kathi (Jeff) of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Doug's name to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank (eifoodbank.org), Crisis Nursery (crisisnursery.net), or Rocky Mountain Conservancy (rmconservancy.org).
