Nelson Jackson

He was born March 6, 1936 in Manito to George Washington and Elva Mae (Beckenhorst) Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents. He also was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith Fister, Leatha “Dolly” Sidell, Leona Jackson and Flora “Jean” Jackson and six brothers, Melvin Jackson, Manuel Jackson, Orville Jackson, Harold Jackson, Theodore “Ted” Jackson and Robert Jackson.

Surviving are one sister, Norma Thomas of Warrenton, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.

He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.

Nelson worked for Keystone Steel & Wire Company in Bartonville from October 12, 1966 until retiring on May 1, 2002, working as a clerk in the wire mill storeroom.

Nelson was a faithful caregiver for his mother and sister, Jean, for many years.

He enjoyed traveling and loved to talk about the Lord.

His funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The Rev. Richard W. Jones will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, with military rites accorded by the Military Funeral Honors Team and the Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 243 Derby Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or to Peoria Rescue Ministries, P.O. Box 837, Peoria, IL 61652.

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