John Francis Nelson
December 29, 1932 - December 09, 2018
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John Francis Nelson
December 29, 1932 - December 09, 2018
Obituary
John francis nelson, 85, of charleston, passed away on december 9, at hubbard hospice house after a long illness.
He was born on december 29th, 1932 the son of the late j. Frank and kathryn dornin nelson.
He is survived by his wife, elizabeth; children, ann nelson (duane moses), thomas (julie) nelson, david (kendall) nelson, sister, evelyn (robert) heath. Also grandchildren, jennifer bennett, katie (drew) isaacson, jacqueline nelson, isabella nelson, georgia nelson, john cayman nelson. He is also survived by his first wife, louise hyde nelson.
In addition, those surviving are step-children julia (william) childers, mary elizabeth blair, carol (rob) lambdin, thomas (cara) blair. Step-grandchildren are christine (heath) hester, susanne childers, blair hensen, scott (megan) hensen, reid hensen, robert lambdin, thomas lambdin, jackson blair and caroline blair.
John attended virginia tech and was a graduate of west virginia university with a major in mechanical engineering. He started his career at union carbide in charleston where he was involved in a new concept of project management. He continued his professional career with companies aker kvaerner, cdi, and ersg into his late seventies.
He was a member of first presbyterian church, the society of professional engineers, and phi kappa psi fraternity.
John was a quiet, unassuming man who would do anything for the family. He loved good stories and jokes but could never remember punch lines or story endings.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation with family and friends will be held from 5- 7 p.M. Thursday, december 13 at barlow-bonsall funeral home, charleston, wv.
Memorial service to celebrate john’s life will be held at 11:00 a.M. Friday, december 14, at first presbyterian church, charleston, wv a reception will follow in the ruffner room.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be sent in memory of john to: first presbyterian church, 16 leon way, charleston, wv 25301.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
4 responses to John Francis Nelson
Anne Carroll says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dear Liz,
Please Accept My Deepest Sympathy On John’S Passing. You Were So Faithful In Bringing Him To The Thursday Parkinson’S Exercise Class Delay The Disease. It Was Always So Nice To Visit With Him.
Please Know That You And Your Family Are All In My Thoughts And Prayers As You Come To Deal With John’S Death.
Most Sincerely,
Anne Ten Eyck Carroll
Bob Wolfe says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Virginia Beach Virginia
Liz, May God Bless And Comfort You And Your Family During This Difficult Period, Please Accept My Sincere Condolences. John Was A Good Man And Myself And My Family Were Blessed To Have Had Him In Our Lives.
Misty says:
August 10, 2021
Location: West Virginia
Such A Hard Time When We Have To Wake Up Each Day Without Those We Love. However We Are Promised Of A Time When We Will See Them Again And That Death Will Be No More. I’M Extremely Sorry For The Pain You Are Feeling As You Go Through This Most Difficult Time. I Wanted To Share Some Verses That Have Brought Me Much Comfort Through The Loss Of Loved Ones.
Isaiah 25:8
John 5:28, 29
John 11:25
Acts 24:15
Revelation 21:3,4
Rick Moses says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend, Salesman Who Called On John
Location: Charleston West Virginia
I Always Enjoyed Working With John From A Business Standpoint, As Well As Having The Opportunity Just To Talk With Him About Life In General. John Was A Man Of Faith And Led His Life Accordingly.