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James Nelson

1939 - 2018

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

James Nelson Obituary

Mr. James Milton Nelson, of Pixly, California, born on April 7, 1939 in Fulerton, California, passed away at age 79 on May 4, 2018 in Sacramento, California. From 1958 to 1961, James served in the Army in the Vietnam War. James was the beloved husband of Cynthia. He is survived by his sons, William, Michael, and David; daughters, Deborah, Lorie, Lisa, Niki, Christina, Angela, and Mikayla. Our sweet memories of our dear Daddy, we will cherish forever until we one day meet again. From ashes we will rise. Friends and family members may attend the memorial service on Thursday, May 31 from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, CA, Solano.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 27, 2018.

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