James Roy Nelson, 72, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

He served in the United States Navy from February 1968 until June 1971 during the Vietnam War.

James is survived by his sons, Bahji Nelson, Colorado, and Shiraz (Suzanne) Nelson, Wyoming; sister, Norma Stock, New Mexico; brother, Carl Nelson, Kentucky; niece, Renee Stock (Derrick Dike); and three great nephews, James, Kipp, and Jaxton Dike.

Burial took place at Black Hills National Cemetery on July 13, 2020 at 9:30 am.