James Robert Nelson Jr.

James Robert Nelson Jr. obituary

James Robert Nelson Jr.

James Nelson Obituary

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James Robert Nelson, Jr., 66, of Nanjemoy, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Duncannon, PA.

He was born on September 21, 1959 in LaPlata, MD to the late James Robert Nelson and Mary Evelyn (Burch) Nelson.

James was a carpenter by trade.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Surviving is his son, James Robert Nelson, III of St. Mary's County, MD, his daughter, Robin Nelson of Lake Worth, FL, his brother, David Nelson and his wife, Kathy of Wilmington, NC, 5 grandchildren; Trinity Nelson, Kayden Nunnenkamp, Deklyn Nunnenkamp, Layla Nelson and Taylor Nelson.

Services will be private for the family.
Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home - Duncannon

325 North High Street, Duncannon, PA 17020

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