David M. Nelson, 65 of Galesburg, IL passed away Friday June 3, 2016, 1:10 a.m. at Seminary Manor Galesburg, IL. He was born December 25, 1950, in Galesburg, IL the son of Harold and Normalee (Miles) Nelson. He married Cindy McCarthy on April 3, 1969 in Missouri.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Cindy of 47 years; sons Christopher and Bradley Nelson of Galesburg, IL, Eric (Robin) Nelson of Galesburg, IL, and Avery Nelson of Galesburg, IL; 4 grandchildren Jacob, Emily, and Courtney Nelson of Galesburg, IL and Ashley (Brandon) Lord of Abingdon, IL; 2 great grandchildren; sister Pam (Joe) Padilla of Galesburg, IL, 1 brother Rick (Rachel) Nelson of Galesburg, IL and 1 brother-in-law Richard McCarthy; In-Laws John and Joann McCarthy. He was preceded in death by his parents.
David was educated and graduated from Galesburg High School. He worked at Meadow Gold Dairy for 25 years, the U.S. Food Service for 8 years and was a salesman with Kohl’s Wholesale for the last 11 years before retiring in 2012. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Galesburg, IL and enjoyed being a part of many coffee groups.
There will be a celebration of Life will be held at the Faith Baptist Church Galesburg, IL Friday July 1, 2016 from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. Dave’s wishes were to be cremated. Memorials may be left with the family or to Faith Baptist Church Galesburg, IL.
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