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Nelson Littlejohn Obituary
Nelson E. Littlejohn
July 1, 1931 - Jan. 25, 2023
SCIPIO - Nelson E. Littlejohn, 91, of Scipio, passed away on January 25, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1931 in Sanford, NY to the late Orville and Melissa Julia (Johnson) Littlejohn.
Nelson ran the Littlejohn Farms for all his life and a had a great love for animal husbandry. He also enjoyed bowling at Starlight Lanes and King Ferry bowling center leagues.
He was survived by, his wife, Jean Littlejohn; children: Daniel, Patricia, Richard, Michael, Marilyn and Timothy; brothers: David and Neil Littlejohn; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Nelson was predeceased by his grandson, Mark Littlejohn, sisters: Iva Snyder, Jane Wood and Anne Littlejohn and brother, Orville "Buddy" Littlejohn.
There will be a funeral service held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Scipio Baptist Church, 4324 State Route 34B, Union Springs, 13160. Burial will be at Fleming Rural Cemetery in the spring.
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Sharon Ross
January 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Sharon Ross
Joel Meade
January 31, 2023
Fond/ Fun memories bowling with Nelson and the Littlejohn family back in the day at King Ferry. Rest in Peace my friend!
Joel Meade
Siobhan O´Hora
January 31, 2023
Sending condolences to the entire Littlejohn family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Arthur yers
January 30, 2023
We were deeply saddened to read of Nelson´s death, hope memories can sustain you at this sad time. Hugs to all of you.......Art n Sylvia Myers
Lona Perry
January 30, 2023
Sending prayers for family such a nice family
David Edersheim
January 29, 2023
Jean, I'm sorry for the lost of your Husband Nelson. I worked with you many years ago at GP. David Edersheim
Jane Stebbins Skowron
January 29, 2023
Linda and Dan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your memories of such a wonderful man sustain you in this sad time. Jane Stebbins-Skowron
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