Ellisville-James E Nelson of
Ellisville Illinois February 28, 1939-April 27, 2018 passed peacefully
surrounded by his family at home.
Jim’s journey on this earth is
over he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 27, 2018. He was born
in Maquon Township, in Knox County to Guy and Della (Davis) Nelson. Jim grew up
in the Knoxville and Yates City area. He
and Eleanor Karrick were joined in marriage on June 15th, 1958. They moved to
Smithfield and then to the Ellisville area where he worked for Hummel construction
and farmed. He then worked 21 1/2 years in the coal mines. Jim loved to travel
doing craft shows in various states. Jim loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting
and fishing.
To Jim and Eleanor’s union 3
children were born, James (Kathy) Nelson of Hopedale IL, Greg (Julie) Nelson of
Manito, IL Kathy (Matt) Powell of Arcadia IA. 8 grandchildren Kara (Alan) Hill
of Mazon, IL, Kyle Nelson of Delevan IL, Kody Nelson of Kirkwood Mo, Jacob
Nelson of Manito IL, Max Nelson of Manito IL, Specialist Bo Nelson Ft of
Campbell KY Tyler Stidham of Amarillo TX Kirsten Stidham of Omaha NE and
step-grandson Dakota Powell of Arcadia, IA. 1 great grandson Logan Hill of Mazon,
IL
He is survived by his wife of
almost 60 years and their children. Brothers and sister-in-law’s Bill(Cora)
Karrick, Jerry Karrick, Betty Lehne, Ray (Edna) Karrick, Kay Bigsby, Dorothy
(David) Armstrong, Danny (Gayla) Karrick, Nancy (John) Umbeck, Pat (Cathy)
Karrick. Many nephews and nieces also survive. He was preceded in death by his
parents 3 sisters and their spouses Mildred (Cliff) Daum, Lillian (James) May, Rozella (Chester) Fryer,
2 brothers Leo (Nellie) Nelson, and Berwyn (Pat who survives) Nelson.
Services will be held at Checkrow
Community Church Avon IL. Visitation will be held from 4pm-7pm Monday April
30th, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11am May 1st, 2018.
Cremation rites will be accorded
following the services and a private burial of the ashes will be held at the
Wiley Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Faith
Bible Camp in Yates City.
To view his tribute video or to leave
online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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