"Bobby and family we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. It's been a crazy week as niks mom died at the same hour as Howie. I remember the first time we met Howie. He had bought some fudge for bobby and we shamed him out of some of it. He was real Quiet until then and he really opened up and we became good friends. once again we are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Nik & Dee Murrell"
In loving memory of
Howard E. Nelson, Sr.
April 12, 1938 - August 21, 2010
Howard Nelson, age 72, died Saturday, August 21, 2010 , at his residence in Hartford City, IN. Howard retired fromCatapillar in Aurora, IL after 22 years of service as a machine operator. Howard was a member of the Hartford city AMVETS and the Upland Lions Club. He enjoyed fixing cars and helping others.
He was the son of the late Clarence Nelson and the late Helen (Van ) Nelson, He was born in Aurora, Illinois on April 12, 1938.
He served in the Army. He married Ila M. Hammertree August 4, 1960. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2007
He is survived by:
Three Daughters:
Bobbie Ludlow, Hartford City, IN
Peggy O'Kelly, Bartow, FL
April (Donnie) Davidson, Albany, IN
Two Sons:
Howard Nelson, Standard City, IL
Robert (Amy) Nelson, Clarksville, TN
14 Grand Children
9 Great-Grand Children
He was also preceded in death by a son Rick Nelson.
Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Friday, August 27, 2010. Funeral service will be at Armes-Hunt Funeral Home at 3:00 PM, Friday, August 27, 2010.
On line condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhom.com
Tributes
"Peggy and family.. We are so sorry to hear about Pop. He was a one of a kind and we will always remember the good times we had with him. He was a fine man and we really enjoyed our time with him and your mom, and they always kept us laughing. We have a lot of great memories and we will never forget them. Please let us know if we can do anything....love you guys.. Debbie and Robbie Hooks"
"The AMVET Family of Hartford City Post #23 would like to express out deepest sympathy to the friends and family of our great friend Howard. His service was a blessing and his company a joy. He will be greatly missed."