He was born in Gallup on Jan. 4, 1960. He was born into the Black Sheep clan, born for Towering House clan.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Joe Nelson; his sister Delores Alcott; and his paternal grandparents Albert and Gloria Nelson.
He is survived by his mother Elanor P. Nelson; and Jeffery, Shawn, and Jasper Nelson.
Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Nov. 3.
