Raymond Nelson was born in Fremont, Nebraska. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a teacher in with the Clark County School District, a member of the local Teachers association, director of Clark Towers Senior Housing, a noted boxer and a 45 year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his daughters, Monique and Carrie, both of Las Vegas: sons, Raymond Jr. of San Fransicso, Sean of Boston, Gavin and Bryan of Las Vegas, two grandchildren and many friends.