Mr. Nelson was born in Stow Creek, NJ on April 21, 1938 and was born of the late Sidney V. and Oma Mae Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a veteran of the US Air Force. Receiving awards such as the Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award and the Small Arms Expert Ribbon. Prior to his retirement in 1996, he had been employed with General Motors for 32 years while living in NJ.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Raymond Guffey of Tullahoma, TN, Karen and Stephen DePasquale of Williamstown, NJ, Sherri and Thomas Tulini of Pitman, NJ, and one son Jeffrey Nelson of Bradenton, FL, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers Malcolm Nelson and James Nelson.
Visitation will be Saturday August 15, at Garret Funeral Home in small groups from 9:30am-10:30am. Following, his cousin Rev. Jerry Nelson will conduct a graveside funeral service at 11am at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Waynesville, NC.
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