DOVER - Wesley E. Nelson of Dover passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Kent General Hospital. He was 55. Wesley was born June 13, 1960 in Dover, Delaware to the late Frank J. Nelson, Sr. (2011) and Bertha Lane Nelson (2014). He worked for Dover Downs for 27 years. Wesley's life passion was fishing. He had a loving, kind smile and warm heart and was loved by everyone. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Frank "Jesse" J. Nelson, Jr. (2010); and sister, Bertha Nelson Krasulak (1996). He is survived by his son, Chris Nelson and his fiancé Heather McAmis of Bristol, Tenn.; fiancé, Helen Young of Dover, Del.; brothers, Bruce Nelson of Camden, Del., and Jeff Nelson of Felton, Del.; grandchild, Colton T. Nelson of Bristol, Tenn.; niece, Crystal Krasulak Chilcote of Indiana and other special nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Woodland Beach Pier, where he loved to fish. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.