Personal Life
On August 30, 2007, Nelson's father, Floyd "Pete" Nelson was reported missing after disappearing at his Chester tugboat repair shop located along the docks of the Delaware River at Front Street and Highland Avenue. Authorities said no one saw his father fall into the water. Nelson arrived at the search scene the next morning. On Sunday, Sept. 2, Floyd Nelson's body was found floating in the Delaware River. His death was ruled accidental.
He has one son, Jameer Jr, who is nicknamed Deuce.
He has a tattoo on his back that says All Eyes On Me, another one says Accomplish Everything Without Fear.
On July 5, 2008 he married longtime girlfriend Imani Tillery.
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