A tragic plane crash claimed the lives of seven members of the Nelons, a beloved gospel family. The victims included Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber, son-in-law Nathan Kistler, family worker Melanie Hodges, and pilot Larry Haynie and his wife Melissa.
The sole survivor, Autumn Nelon Streetman, released a heartfelt statement expressing her grief and gratitude for the support. The Nelons were en route to Alaska for the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when their plane crashed in Wyoming. Witnesses reported seeing it go down in flames, and despite emergency efforts, there were no survivors.Inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2016, the Nelons were known for songs like “I Shall Not Be Moved” and “We Shall Wear a Robe and Crown.
” Autumn thanked everyone for their prayers, and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.This incident has deeply impacted the gospel music community, which remembers the Nelons for their enduring contributions to the genre.