dear ann, my mother in charlottesville saved the obtituary for page for fred and me. we read it with interest and thanksgiving for all that he had done with his life. we remember you both so fondly and remember when page invited us to the miller school for an event which we enjoyed so much. we see dot craig often and  we think of her being  a tie with you. blest be the tie that binds. you are in our thoughts and prayers. susan and fred webb

Ann, I first met Page when I went to work in my first job and was blessed to be employed as his secretary at VA Trailways.  That was in January 1959 and then when I moved to Waynesboro 6 years ago, a highlight of any day would be to see his wonderful smile and hear his kind voice.  Please know you and the family are all in my prayers as you continue to heal with wonderful memories of a very special man.

Dear Ann,
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. It was a pleasure to have known such a dear, fine man. May God and your memories sustain you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Gary and Jean Wade

To the Nelson Family,
My sincerest sympathy for your loss. But know he has joined his fellow Miller School Alumni, one being my Dad and I am sure they are have a great time talking old times.  
Susan Helmandollar Carver

Dear Ann,

My sincere sympathy to you and the family.  The world has lost a true gentleman.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Basham

Our familys thoughts and Prayers go out to Page and his family he will always be remembered.
As a Miller School Alum myself it is always sad to lose one of our own, God Bless, William W. Bartlow.

I've long thought that the best decision my parents made was to ask Page to be my godfather. Through early childhood vacations, golf rounds in Virginia, our Atlanta Braves-St. Louis Cardinals rivalry, great discussions over drinks and great meals, his wonderful wife Ann and three fine sons, my life was continually enriched by my godfather Page. On Friday, this world lost a great one, a man with a heart of gold, a man whose enthusiasm for life was absolutely contagious. Heaven is certainly now a better place with him there. I have tears in my eyes and terrfic, fantastic memories in my head. I also have Ann, Page, Scott and Brent in my thoughts and prayers.

Ann, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.  We all knew Page as a good, solid man.

Scott, sorry to read about the passing of your father. I remember you telling me about his World War II exploits and being captured.  You have my sincere sympathy.  You will think of him daily for the rest of your life.

Steve Korfanty

Ann, we are so sorry for your loss. Page was a great man! I know that Dustin will miss him. We could always hear his truck when he would go out and get the paper in the mornings while we were hunting. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

I worked side by side with Page for 15 years. He was the finest man that I have ever encountered in life and served as both a mentor and role model for me. I feel so blessed to have known and shared so many memories with him....

Hello,
  "Mama" Ruth Nelson was godmother to me and to my sister.  My name is Sally Daniel Terry (now Morgan).  Our mother was Catherine Buford Willis Terry, daughter of Vernon and Dr. William Duncan Willis of Crozet.  I so distantly remember Mama Ruth as a warm and loving lady; I still have a silver hair clip she gave me so many years ago.  We saw her seldom, but she was so very dear to our mother.  I think Page came to our mother's graveside service at Monticello Mem Park in Charlottesville in 1999.
Our deepest love to the family of her son, Page, and all relatives.  Thank you.

I worked with page at va trailways office in 1952-1960 and always thought he was the nicest man  in the office. he had a wonderful smile and calming ways. It was wonderful to read his orbit today to see he never changed. what a special man!  He will never be forgotten. Jane Marshall Haney,Richmond,Va.

I am thinking of you, Page, Scott & Brent, my cousins, and I am glad that your father passed gently. He had a long and wonderful life and I know that the Tomato Guy of Waynesboro will be missed. Blessings to you all.

I knew Page Nelson during my time working at First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro. He left such a strong impression on me due to his kindness, caring, and devotion to the church. He was always volunteering - mowing the church lawn, serving on the Property & Maintenance Committee, and always being there when needed. I was very fond of Page. My sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to all of his family and friends. He will be missed. - Heidi Marsh

To Ms. Ann and the Nelson Family,
The world and Miller School has lost a true treasure!
Shirley and I have lost a true friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Jim North
Class of 1959

We feel so honored to have known Page.  He was a wonderful example of a life well lived- even in adversity.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We're thinking of you,Ann,and wish we could be with you at this sad time. It was wonderful visiting with you and Page when we were in Virginia last year. Lots of love, Martha and Bud

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Francis Page Nelson Jr.

February 4, 1921 – March 15, 2013

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory

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