Vaughn Nelson Sr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vaughn Nelson Sr. of Nedrow, New York, born in Syracuse, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vaughn left this world on February 9, 2026 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vaughn Nelson Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Nelson and Minnie Hover Nelson. He is survived by: his children, Vaughn Nelson Jr. and Holly Nelson; his grandchildren, Nicholas "Nick" Nelson and Torrence "Torrie" Morris; his great grandchildren, Charlotte and Kinsley Nelson; his siblings, Edith Muir (Edie), Dawn Cook (Dawnie), Sharon Abend (Sherry), Keith (Kit) and Dale; his wife Patricia J. Nelson (Crofoot); his daughter Ellen J. Crofoot; and his brothers, Arthur (Art), John (Dave), Phillip (Butch), Sanford (Joe) and Kenneth (Kenny).