Richard Neil Nelson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Neil Nelson (Lafollette, Tennessee), born in Chapmanville, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 82, on March 23, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Neil Nelson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isaac Nelson and Sarah Ferrell Nelson; and his siblings, Paul, Ray Nelson, Shirley Toney, June Paris and Patty Nelson.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Kay Saylor Nelson; his children, Christopher Neil Nelson of Speedwell, Scott Richard Nelson (Stella) of Cumberland Gap, Kevin Andrew Nelson (Kristy) of Speedwell, Rebecca Varney (John) of Winchester, KY and Cynthia "Cyndi" Russell of Jacksboro; his siblings, James Nelson (Edna) of Crossville, Keith Nelson of Ohio, Bobby Nelson (Vikki) of Ohio, Jackie Nelson of Texas, Janet Porter of West Virginia and Carol Nelson of Illinois; his grandchildren, Karen Johnson (Greg), Matthew Varney (Jessica), Leslie Covington, Amanda Allen (Colby), Justin Russell (Ashley), Jacob Nelson (Heidi), Baeli Nelson, Emilee Williams, Kaitlyn Chicos, Jackson Nelson, Madison Nelson and Kelsey Elliott; and his great grandchildren, Porter, Will, Charlie Kate, Zara, Lexi, Ellie, Lilly, Caiden, Annabeth, Winnie and Emma.
