"Dear Donna, we are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed seeing and talking to John. Our prayers are with you"
In loving memory of
John H. Nelson
September 20, 1931 - November 1, 2020
John H. Nelson, age 89, of Quincy, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, in Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL.
John was born September 20, 1931 in Frankford, Missouri, the son of John and Elsie May Ruby Nelson. On October 24, 1964 he married Donna J. Loos Barker in Calvary Baptist Church. She survives. The Nelsons recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
He was a graduate of Hannibal High School and for 40 years worked as a truck driver for Western Ready Mix. John and Donna are long time members of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was an avid outdoorsman, love gardening, reading, and spending time with his family.
Survivors in addition to his wife include: five daughters, Vera Lynn Nelson of St. Louis, MO, Carla Kay (Jon) Morrison of Collinsville, IL, Lisa (Tim) Terwelp of Mendon, IL, Erin (Nathaniel) Kealen of Pana, IL, and Mary Beth (Kip) Brumbaugh of Quincy; two sons, Steve (Joy) Barker and John "JC" (Sarah) Barker both of Pittsfield, IL; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; a sister, Leona (Leo) Hill of Hannibal, MO; and several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by: his parents; his first wife, Loretta Clevenger; a granddaughter, Laura Brumbaugh; and two sisters, Betty Greer and Bonnie Dohrn and their husbands, Gene Greer and Kenneth Dohrn.
Services: 11:00 am Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, with Pastor Nathaniel Kealen, Rev. Mark Stamper, and Rev. Josh Vahle officiating. Please wear a face mask if you plan to attend. Burial will follow at Quincy Memorial Park.
Visitation: 4 - 7 pm Friday, November 6, and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday, November 7, in Calvary Baptist Church. Please wear a face mask if you plan to attend.
Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com.
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Donna and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. When we think of John, we think of the word ?faithful?. Certainly a role model to us. May God continue to help you through this time. JD and Nancy Albsmeyer"
"John was a true servant of the Lord."
"So sorry to hear of John's death. I can shut me eyes and see John at the table at GS with you helping him eat and when he would ask if you were there with him. Fond memories for all of us at Holiday Hills. May God bless you and your family. "
"Deepest sympathy to the family of this kind and gentle man. "
"Praying for you and your family Erin and Pastor Nat! ???
Jim and Mara"
"Dear Donna and family, I am thinking of the times we stopped by to see John and you. It was always so pleasant. John was a kind man to be appreciated by others. You and John gently touched the lives of many . I am glad you are cousins. I also think of how sad my mother would be for you. You and John set a great example of Christian love. God?s Blessings to you."