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Deacon J. Nelson
1943 2022

Deacon J. Nelson

April 8, 1943 — June 27, 2022

Sunrise- 04/08/1943

Sunset- 06/27/2022


Walter J. Nelson "Papa" passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, age 79. He was a loving, devoted, passionate husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Walter is predeceased by his parents, siblings, son, daughter-in-law, and great-grandson.

Survived by his wife of 57 years, Florine Nelson, son; Roderick (Shawne) Nelson. Daughters; Felicia Nelson, Fedelia (Ulysses) Nelson-Polk, Frenchia (James) Colbert, and Floretta Nelson, 21 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
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Friday, July 8, 2022

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Friday, July 8, 2022

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Riverside Cemetery

Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY

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