Floyd “Pete” Nelson, Father of NBA Guard Jameer Nelson, Missing Since August 30, 2007 in Delaware River
Floyd Nelson, the father of the NBA Orlando Magic’s guard and former St Josephs 
University star Jameer Nelson, has been missing since Thursday. Floyd Nelson disappeared from his job on the Chester water front on the Delaware River. The 57 year old Nelson was last seen at about 10:30 am. He was supposed to rejoin a painting crew on a barge by noon. Floyd Nelson has not been seen nor heard from.
Authorities said they don’t know for sure if Floyd Nelson fell into the Delaware River but Chester’s police commissioner said a multi-jurisdictional search effort will continue.
According to officials, Nelson disappeared near the waterfront at Front Street and Highland Avenue. Jameer Nelson arrived at the search scene Friday morning as divers, the U.S. Coast Guard and trained dogs continued to look for the missing man
Chester’s lead detective said some of Floyd Nelson’s personal items were found in a barge where he was assisting a painting crew.
“His car is in the lot, keys in the lounge with lunch and medication. He has high blood pressure,” Captain Joseph Massi, of Chester detectives, said. (NBC 10)
UPDATE I: Water search ends for Jameer’s father
After two days of combing the river bottom with divers and grappling hooks, police called off the water search yesterday afternoon and declared Nelson’s disappearance a missing-person’s case.
Divers couldn’t “see their hand in front of their face” as the search for Nelson entered its second day, Massi said. It ended at around 4 p.m. with no evidence indicating that he had fallen into the water while working at Hays Tug & Launch Service.
“We promised the family we would look until there was no reason to look any further, and we’ve reached that,” said Chester Fire Commissioner James Johnson.
“Hopefully, no news is good news,” he said.
If anyone has any information on Floyd “Pete” Nelson’s whereabouts is asked to call Chester detectives at 610-447-7908.
Nelson Family,
I am very sadden by the lost of your husband,father,and friend. I met Mr. Pete about a year ago. Mr Pete son Mo, played ball with my son. The energy Mr Pete had his devotion and love for his family was awesome. It was definitely and pleasure to meet him. He often spoke highly of his wife,sons, and parents. He will be truly missed. He was truly a man. Most people think there men after turning 18, but Mr. Pete really held it down and keep his family grounded. You don’t see that anymore. I will definitely keep the family in prayer. God Bless I know you loved Mr. Pete but God loved him best. Be encouraged Love and Prayers
Trice
Comment by Trice | September 3, 2007
I am your cousin jameer and my grandfather and mother went 2 da funeral
Comment by kevin anderson | February 7, 2008