Adolph "Buck" L. Nelson , born on February 23, 1929, departed this life on May 12, 2019 at his residence in Bowling Green, Virginia. Buck was the son of the late John and Susie Nelson,  and the beloved son-in-law of the late Phillip and Eliza Rollins

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Elton Doris Nelson; his devoted sister Ollie Pollard of Bowling Green, VA; his four devoted daughters, Carolyn Nelson (Garnell) of Bowie, MD; Dianne Redcross (Roscoe) of Hampton, VA; Dale Grigsby of Annapolis, MD; and Sharon Craig (Randall) of Glen Arm, MD; his beloved sister-in-law, Mary Langston of Laurel, MD; his grandsons, Michael Grigsby (Octava) of Annapolis, MD; Jonathan Redcross (Karla) of Hampton, VA; Julian Redcross (LaTisha) of Hampton, VA; Randall Craig III of Atlanta, Georgia; Ryan Craig of Atlanta, Georgia; his great granddaughter, Sophia; his great grandsons, Michael Jr., Matthew, Braydon, Jahaziel, and Jakobi; and a host of other family and friends.

A viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at C.W. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc., 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, Virginia 22427. Family and friends may share their memories from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 29436 Sparta Road, Milford, Virginia 22427 with a viewing one hour prior to the service.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Family request flowers  or donations to St. Stephens Baptist Church, at the address above, in memory of Buck, would be appreciated.