John Nelson

DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THE NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS ALLOWED ARE LIMITED TO 15-20 PERSON CAPACITY. ALL VISITORS MUST WEAR A FACE COVERING THAT COVERS MOUTH AND NOSE. PLEASE ADHERE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES AT ALL TIMES. WE ARE ASKING VISITORS TO LIMIT THEIR TIME IN THE FUNERAL HOME TO ALLOW THE FAMILY THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GUESTS POSSIBLE.TEMPERATURE CHECK UPON ENTRY IS AND WILL BE REQUIRED.

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A Celebration of Life In Memory of
John Nelson
September 14, 1957 – January 16, 2021
Homegoing Service:
Thursday January 28, 2021
Daniel J. Schaefer Funeral Home
4123 – 4th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11232
Visitation/Viewing:
2:00 PM to 4:00PM
Funeral Service:
4:00PM

~ Obituary ~
John Nelson departed this life on Saturday January 16, 2021 at his home in Brooklyn NY. He was the son of the late Mary W. and Mack L. Nelson, born on September 14, 1957.  At an early age John Nelson confessed his life to Christ. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, friend, whom loved everybody. He grew up in Mullins SC where he received his education and graduated from Mullins High School in 1976.
He was dedicated to helping his family and community. He was passionate about providing food for families in need throughout the community. John is preceded in death by eight siblings, Arthur Mack Nelson, Mack Willie Nelson, William B Nelson, Jannie Davis, Barbara Lee, Christine Nelson, Ernestine Rogers, and Deanna Page. He leave to cherish fond and loving memories, one daughter Jolanda Nelson of Brooklyn NY, one grand-daughter Bella Hamilton of Brooklyn NY, a step-son (raised as his own) Darnell Green; three brothers: Frank (Linda) Nelson, Henry (Patricia) Nelson both of Mullin SC, and Charles (Melissa) Nelson of Alexandria, VA; three sisters: Brenda Samuels and Bertha Willis of Mullins SC, and Henrietta (Larry) Smith of Syracuse NY; One sister-in-law Annie M. Nelson of Mullins SC; two brother-in-laws: Event Rogers of Britton’s Neck, SC, and Lee Page Sr. of Charlotte NC.; four step kids, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a special friend Tisha Green.
 

~Order of Service For our Beloved John Nelson~
Processional Clergy & Family
Scripture Readings
Old Testament
New Testament
Prayer of Comfort Pastor John David Wright
Solo
Remarks (please limit to two minutes)
Friends
Family
Acknowledgements/Reading of Obituary Jeanette Bowden
Song Selection
Words of comfort/Eulogy Pastor John David Wright

The Best
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you, and whispered, “come with Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating, working hands were put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. ~Unknown
Acknowledgements The family of John Nelson would like to show our gratitude and appreciation of all the kind expressions of love and concern shown to us during the passing of our loved one. We would like to thank each and every one for the cards, phone calls, and condolences rendered to us during our time of sorrow.

Acknowledgements: The family of John Nelson would like to show our gratitude and appreciation of all the kind expressions of love and concern shown to us during the passing of our loved one. We would like to thank each and every one for the cards, phone calls, and condolences rendered to us during our time of sorrow.