John B. Nelson, 57, of Elizabethton, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was a son of the late Carl E. Nelson Sr. and Joyce Estep Nelson and was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 9, 1962. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister.
John loved being outdoors, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his nephew and nieces.
Those left to cherish his memory include a brother, Carl E. Nelson Jr. of Midland, Texas, and his daughter, Carla Gentis (Dan) and their children, Rowan and Declan, all of Okinawa, Japan; a sister, Lori Battson and her husband Todd of Piqua, Ohio and their five children, Zane Grieselhuber (Brandy) and their children, Zane Jr., Tristan and Rylei, all of Piqua, Ohio, Raini Highley (Greg) of Piqua, Ohio, Lillie Battson of Piqua, Ohio, Ty Battson and his daughter, Trinity of Piqua, Ohio, and Kayla Battson of Piqua, Ohio.
The family would like to thank John’s neighbors, Alice Peters, Will Sexton and Ryan Sexton, for the friendship that they had with him. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
There are no services planned at this time. Private disposition will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.hathawaypercy.com.
John and his family are in the care of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services, 101 East F Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Office: (423) 543-5544.