In Memory of

James

Leonard

Nelson

Obituary for James Leonard Nelson

James Nelson of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away February 21, 2017. He was born on March 16, 1946 in Channelview, Texas to Hubert B. and Thelma Lorene (Price) Nelson. James was a resident of Grand Prairie for many years. He served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Viet Nam War and later worked as a pet groomer for over 20 years before his retirement. Preceded in death by his mother and wife of 25 years, Allena Gayle Nelson; he is survived by his father; son Billy Nelson; brothers Roy and Duane Nelson; step-child Lesa Romero; grandchildren Brandon Racheal, Kevin Durham, Billy Coleman, Sean Nelson, Zack Nelson, Albert Martinez ,Amber Rodriguez, Alicia Romero and Angelique Romero. The family will hold private memorial services at a later date.