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Joseph Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Joseph
Joseph C. "Joe" Nelson, age 32, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Graduate of Westland High School, Class of '03, where he played football and power lifted. Joe was an avid fan of the The OSU Buckeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. Preceded in death by his mother Catherine S. Nelson. Survived by father, Charles L. "Skeeter" (Sheila) Nelson; children, Kaiden, Joey, and Molly Nelson; stepbrother, Chris (Beth) Campbell; stepsister, Erika (Brian) Ciborek; significant other, Rebecca Gomez; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may call Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. at RADER-MCDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St. in West Jefferson, OH, where funeral service will be Monday, August 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Deacon Joe Knapke officiating. Interment Alton Cemetery, Galloway, OH. In lieu of flowers, family will graciously accept contributions at the funeral home to help offset his final expenses.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2017.
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Sending love and strength to your family during this time ❤

Rachel Davis

August 27, 2017

Dear Nelson Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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August 26, 2017

Rip joe It was a pleasure working with you

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August 25, 2017

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1355 W. Main St. PO Box 22, West Jefferson, OH 43162

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