Jack David “J.D.” Nelson, 56, of Arbovale, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, July 1, 2025.
He had been taken to Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea after spending a week in CAMC. “J.D.” apparently suffered a mystery illness and the root cause has not been identified. He went into cardiac arrest last Tuesday night and passed away six days later with no diagnosis from his doctors.
Born May 13, 1969, at Harrisonburg, Virginia, he was a son of Jack Dolan and Jeanie Madge White Nelson, of Renick.
J.D. graduated from Greenbrier East High School in 1987, completed college and was employed as an Electronic Engineer at the Green Bank Observatory, where he worked for 36 years.
As a teenager, J.D. enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. He took lessons in horseback riding, tennis and other activities that kept him busy.
Family time was the most important time in his life.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Cale and Edith Nelson and Leroy and Madge White.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Joyce Vance Nelson, from Mingo County; daughter, Jessica Nelson, and husband, Quentin, and their son, Jared, of Shepherd, Montana; son, Jack David “J.J.” Nelson, Jr., and Courtney, and his daughter, Kinsleigh Cohenour; Jack and Joyce’s third child is Jack Michael Nelson. He is also survived by an uncle, Kevin White, of Renick; and many cherished cousins and friends from all around including a very special friend of 24 years, Jason Ray, of Arbovale.
The funeral service was held Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale with Pastor Jason Crabaugh, of the Renick Church of God, officiating.
Burial was in Arbovale Cemetery Annex.
Thank you to all of you who have prayed and sent well wishes to the family.
Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com
