Renny “Ren” E. Nelson, Jr., age 69, passed away July 7, 2025, in McKinney, Texas. He was born on February 7, 1956, in Libertyville, Illinois, to his loving parents Renny E. Nelson, Sr., and Lorraine Elizabeth (Pepper) Nelson.
Ren grew up in Southern California, graduating from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, California. He dedicated over 25 years of service with Delta Airlines before retiring.
He was passionate about many things in life, including reloading ammunition, visiting the gun range, fishing, building model airplanes, cooking, and BBQing. A devoted animal lover, Ren cherished his pets, especially his best pal, Pepper, and enjoyed capturing life’s moments through photography.
Ren took immense pride in his grandchildren who brought him endless laughter and love. He treasured any time spent with his family and friends, whose lives were brightened by his warmth, humor, and generosity.
Ren is survived by his daughters, Christine Nelson and husband Stanley Brown, of McKinney, Texas, and Melissa (Nelson) Sanders and husband Brandon, of El Paso, Texas; grandchildren, Connor Sanders and wife Anna, and Caidyn Sanders; great grandson, Andre Joel Sanders; father, Renny E. Nelson, Sr., of California; brothers, Tim Nelson, of Oregon, and Eric Nelson, of California; sister, Karen de Louraille, of California; and a host of extended family members and friends, who will fondly cherish his memory.
Ren was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Nelson.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. Following the funeral, a procession will make its way to Ridgeview Memorial Park for a committal service.
The family will receive guests during a visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the funeral home.