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Harold Nelson Obituary
Harold was born June 30, 1923, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Gladys and Hollis (Taylor) Nelson.
He married Anna Mae Hicks on June 30, 1949. She preceded him in death in 2003.
Harold is survived by his stepson, Herb (Alma) Hicks; stepgranddaughter, Vicki Hicks; stepgrandson, Alan (Nancy) Hicks; great-grandchildren, Brian, Brad and Lindsay Blaise, Chris and Logan Hicks; great-great-grandson, Ryan Blaise; niece, Jeri (Jim) Kelly; nephew, Bill (Georgia) Trinkner of Tennessee, and their children, Kristy, Kelly, Wendy, Scott and April Trinkner.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Trinkner.
Harold served his country as a Navy Seaman 1st Class from 1943 to 1946.
After 24 years of service, he retired as a custodial supervisor from Southern Illinois University. He had also farmed for many years.
He was a member of Jackson County Farm Bureau, American Legion Post 664, Masonic Lodge of Hurst and Marion Seventh-Day Adventists Church.
Harold enjoyed being with people. He and Ann seemed to always have guest for the wonderful meals she prepared. He especially liked being with his family for special occasions; the concerts, programs and events his grandchildren and great grandchildren participated in. He would never turn down a call from his buddies, Ike and Al, to have coffee so they could do their part to help 'solve the world's problems' and keep up with current news.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Hospice of Southern Illinois and Carbondale Rehab for their outstanding care during his brief illness.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17, in Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale, with Pastor Adrian Amarandei officiating. Interment will be at De Soto Cemetery. Visitation will bel from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Marion Seventh-Day Adventists Church, or Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave an online condolence, visit www.meredithfh.com.
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BUTTERCUP
March 17, 2014
HAROLD WAS A GREAT MAN. INTERGITY, HONESTY, FAITH, AN FUN.. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Bill Morgan
March 17, 2014
God Bless, Good Farming Uncle.
Metty Morgan
March 16, 2014
May GOD bless your soul Harold. You were a wonderful man and a great friend to my Dad and Mom..and to me. Rest in Peace. You will be missed by many. I will miss our heated but fun debates.!
jack buzbee
March 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with Harold's family and friends at this trying time. Harold's support of the Hurst American Legion Post #664 and the Hurst Masonic Lodge #1004 will be missed.
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