Wallace R. Nelson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wallace R. Nelson (Vineland, New Jersey), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 13, 2026 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wallace R. Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, June Nelson Luster Roberts, Yvonne Rice, Charlene Mellons and Ralph Anthony Nelson; his parents, Reba and Arthur; his wife Grace Anne; and his great grandchildren, Isaiah Ellington Hope (Sarah) and Geo I. Grotti (Mitchell).
He is survived by: his children, Mary Beth, Rebecca Grace Nelson of Vineland, NJ., Reed Wallace Nelson (Jerrilyn) of Vineland, NJ., Melissa Anne Bender (John) of Vineland, NJ., MaryBeth Grotti (Marc) of Vineland, NJ. and Amanda Jo Morgan of Vineland, NJ.; and his grandchildren, Madeline Moore Lucas, Ashton (Pearson), Jessica Nelson, Sarah Hope, Melissa Siegel, Natalie, Michael Bender, Mitchell, Marco, Morgan Grotti (Jacquet), Cody and Colby Morgan. He is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory to the Cumberland County SPCA, 1244 Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360 or the First Presbyterian Church, 800 E Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08361.
