Melvin Gerald Nelson, 64, of Midland, passed away on January 18, 2015. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm. The service will take place at First United Methodist Church located at 415 N. Lee Avenue, Odessa, TX.Melvin was born on May 11, 1950 in St. Louis, MI, to Gerald and Irene Nelson. Most of his adult life was spent farming and truck driving. The joy of his life were his grandchildren.He is survived by his wife, Pam Nelson; seven children; 14 grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; and his mother, Irene Nelson.He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Nelson.Mel will be missed dearly by family and friends.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com ,