Franklin Ira Nelson Obituary
We bid farewell to Franklin Ira Nelson (Princess Anne, Maryland), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 1, 2025 at the age of 91. Franklin Ira touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Ira Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick R. Nelson and Catherine Beauchamp Nelson. He is survived by: his wife Susan O. Nelson of Revells Neck; his children, Valerie Nelson Ruark (late Robert) of Salisbury, Franklin "Steve" Nelson (Michelle) of Salisbury, Wayne Nelson (Angela) of Westover and Beth Cunningham (Raymond) of Princess Anne; his granddaughter Jennifer Hurst (Timothy); his great grandchildren, Madelyn, Landon and Nolan; his grandson Jeffrey Ruark (Katie); his great grandchildren, Sadie, Cameron and Blake; his granddaughters, Kate Nelson and Amanda Fairman (Devin); his great grandchildren, Ashton and Kinsley; his grandchildren, Laura Davis (Jake), Julie Nelson and David Nelson (Ebony); his great grandchildren, Khalil and Trinity; his grandchildren, Micah Nelson and Kaylee Todd (Alex); his great grandchild Jameson; his grandson Joshua Steinacker (Jess); his great grandchildren, Liam and Emmy; his grandson Jeremy Steinacker (LeShandra); his great grandchild Nathaniel; his granddaughter Hannah Sievers (Devin); his great grandchild Alivia; and his grandson Benjamin Cunningham.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, c/o Kim Earhart, 28828 Revells Neck Road, Westover, MD 21871 or Holly Grove Christian School, 7317 Mennonite Church Rd, Westover, MD 21871.
