Nelson was formerly employed with Krispy Cream for 20 years and more recently with Green Point Metals in Franklin. He was a longtime farmer in the area, former owner of the Springs Restaurant in Springboro, was a lifetime board member of the Franklin Orioles #263 and enjoyed NASCAR, pool and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Dee (Roberts) Fish; his children, John (Elisha) Fish, Amanda (Nick) Lance, James (Joane) Fish, Andrea (Jarrod) Colston, Aliya (Eli) Hartman, his step children, Krystal (Jason) Saunders, Angel (Jim) Kilburn; his siblings, Linda (Don) Oda, Daniel (Jane White) Fish, Lesley (Patrick) Kelly; and numerous grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11am to 1pm at the Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH. followed by a Memorial Service at 1pm with Jarrod Colston officiating.
The family and friends will be gathering at the Franklin Orioles #263, 980 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH after the service.