Virgil Lee Nelson's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Van, Texas

Virgil Lee Nelson

June 24, 1936 - September 25, 2026 (90 years old)

Van, Texas

Virgil Lee Nelson's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Van, Texas

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Virgil Lee Nelson

June 24, 1936 - September 25, 2026 (90 years old)

Van, Texas

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Virgil Lee Nelson Obituary

The passing of Virgil Lee Nelson (Van, Texas) occurred on September 25, 2026. Virgil, born on June 24, 1936, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Nelson and Ruth Blackwell Nelson; his wife Bennie Catherine Gray Nelson; and his brother Kenneth Nelson. He is survived by: his son Lee; his daughter-in-law Amie Nelson of Granbury; his daughter Cathy; his son-in-law Harold Coffman of Weatherford; his sister Joyce Miller; his grandchildren, Nicholas Pappajohn (Mary), Haley Pappajohn (Tim Hagar), Tyler Nelson (Brittany) and Cooper Nelson (Peyton); and his great grandchildren, Taylor, Kayleigh, Chayse, McKynzie, Reese, Rigley and Beckett. He is also survived by three great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hilliard Funeral Home (386 N Maple St, Van, TX 75790). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at the Edom Cemetery (8079 FM 279, Edom, TX 75754).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hilliard Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 01

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Hilliard Funeral Home
386 N Maple St, Van, TX 75790

Thu

Oct 01

Graveside service

Edom Cemetery
8079 FM 279, Edom, TX 75754

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