John J. Nelson

Monday, January 28, 2008

John J. Nelson, 85, Cloverdale, died Saturday at Putnam County Hospital.

Born in Madison Township, she was the daughter of Robert and Hazel (White) Nelson.

He had been a securities trader for Merchants National Bank for 22 years, and was later a statistician for the New York Central Railroad for 24 years. He was a member of the National Traders Association and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Boston Nelson; son Joseph Nelson, Cloverdale; and two grandchildren.

Private service will be conducted.

Chandler-Hays Funeral Home, Greencastle, is handling arrangements.