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James Wayne Nelson, Jr.

June 25, 1975 — September 23, 2025

Eagar

James Wayne Nelson, Jr., 50, passed away, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born June 25, 1975 in Springerville, Arizona, the son of James Wayne Nelson, Sr. and Antonia Tomasita Vallejos.

James was very outgoing and was a very kind man. He loved to hunt and fish in Alaska. He truly loved his family. His daughters and granddaughter meant everything to him. James attended and graduated from Round Valley High School. He also attended Arizona State University, graduating with honors in Engineering. He earned a master’s in business and was currently working towards a degree in religious studies through Grand Canyon University. He was an engineer for GEE.

James is survived by his wife, Karina Feitosa De Sousa, Eagar; parents, James “Bear” and Antonia “Toni” Nelson, Eagar; daughters, Isabella Nelson, Surprise; Noelle Nelson, Norwich, New York; brother, Lloyd Hyrum Nelson, Gilbert; sister, Samantha Jane Nelson, grandfather, Nick Vallejos, 1 granddaughter, 5 nieces and 5 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Editha Nelson, Leo Nelson and Evila Vallejos.

A funeral service will be held Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eagar Stake Center, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the services at the Eagar Cemetery.

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Friday, October 10, 2025

10:00 - 10:45 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

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Friday, October 10, 2025

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Eagar Stake Center

135 North Main Street, Eagar, AZ 85925

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