Harry William Nelson Sr, 89 of Hartselle Al, died on September 24, 2020 at his home.
He was born on October 19, 1930 in Patterson New Jersey. The son of Walter and Dorothy (Hall) Nelson. He married Myrtle Smith March 19, 1951 in Kewanee IL. She preceeded him in death. He then married Mabeline Hopkins on June 11, 2002 in Cambridge IL. She also proceeded him in death.
Survivors include his son Harry William (Tracey) Nelson Jr. of Hartselle Alabama, siblings Bernice Bound of Prophetstown IL, Susanne Mendez of Kewanee IL, Pearl (Sheila) Nelson of Moline IL. Several wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harry was proceeded in death by his parents, his two daughters, Zena Watts and Loretta Empson. 4 brothers Marion Nelson, Jack Nelson, Fred Nelson, and Francis Nelson.
Harry served in the US Army during the Korean war. He was honorably discharged in February 1960. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and recently just received a patch and pin for being a member for 60 years, which he was so proud of. Harry worked at John Deere in east Moline IL for 28 years. He loved spending time with his family. He also had a love for Cadillac’s and loved Loretta Lynn.
Graveside services will be held in Kewanee IL and burial with be at South Pleasant Cemetery in Kewanee IL.
Parkway Funeral Home is assisting the family.
