Aaron D. Nelson, age 44, late of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Loving husband of Kendra Nelson. Devoted father of Kiarah Stallworth, Ariyone Nelson, and Jayla Nelson. Proud grandfather of Daniel Stallworth. Beloved son of Judy and the late Robert Nelson Sr. Dear brother of Robert (Naomi) Nelson Jr., Daron Nelson, Erica Nelson, Eric (Olivia) Nelson, Cornell Nelson, and Shannon (Marcus) Griffith. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.Memorial visitation Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a memorial service to be held at 5:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311.