Van Nelson Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Van Nelson Sr. of Warren, Ohio, who passed away on July 3, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Van Nelson Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Emmett Nelson, Louis Roy Nelson, Mac Russell Nelson, Zettie Hale and Lucinda Rudolph; and his children, Kevin Nelson and Vivian Nelson May.

He is survived by: his spouse Beverly Davis Nelson; his children, Van Nelson Jr. (Wanda) of Warren, Tyrone Nelson of Columbus, Toriano Nelson (Ila) of Youngstown, Robert L. Davis (Felicia) of Warren, Timothy L. Davis of Warren, Anitra Dotson (Billy) of Columbus, Rhedonda Nelson of Columbus, Terriea Johnson (Maurice) of Warren, Vania Phillips (Derek) of Auburn, AL, Anita Davis of Warren, Kimberly R. Davis of Tallahassee, FL, Crystal Ward (Arthur, Jr.) of Cleveland and Robin Davis of Canton; his godchildren, Ronald Broome Jr. of Monroe, NC and Joanna Shavers of Warren; and his siblings, William Rudolph, Clarence Rudoph of Greenville, AL, Johnny Rudolph of Birmingham, AL, Corinthia Knight of Greenville, AL, Georgia Glass of Greenville, AL, Carolyn Sanders (Robert) of Greenville, AL, Gussie Rudolph of Greenville, AL, Essie Lanier of Sheffield, AL, Lottie Milhouse (Johnny) and Doris Rudolph of Birmingham, AL.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00 a. m. at the Eastside Church of Christ, with Calling Hours from 10:00-11:00 a. m. Masks are suggested.