Gary Lynn Nelson

Gary Lynn Nelson

Gary Nelson Obituary

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Gary was born on January 15, 1947 and passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016. Gary was a resident of Kenton, Tennessee at the time of his passing. He served his country with the US Coastguard. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday October 23 at 3:00pm in the Kenton Chapel of Karnes Son Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Criswell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00pm on Sunday October 23 at the Kenton Chapel of Karnes Son Funeral Home. Karnes Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Gary Lynn Nelson.

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217 W. Church St., Kenton, TN 38233

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