James Elton Nester Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Elton Nester of Dugspur, Virginia, who passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 92. 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 James Elton Nester to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, James shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid James farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Luther Wyatt Nester and Rosa "Rosie" Newman Nester; his wife Tina Phillips Nester; his brother Melton Nester; and his grandson Patrick James "PJ" Dalton.
He is survived by: his daughters, Cathy Dalton (Ronnie) and Karen Cruise (Odell); his grandson Stephen Dalton (Avery); his great grandchildren, Savannah Dalton and Scarlett Dalton; his sister Reba Nester Ratliff; and his cousins, Ilene Newman Peters and Shelby Jean Newman Beasley. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
