73, of Indianapolis, died February 28, 2018. He was born May 13, 1944. He worked a Eli Lilly and Company in the capsule plant. Phil was a member of the Prospect Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and had a great love for his family. He is survived by his wife Karen Pickard Nelson, sons Rodney Nelson, Randy Nelson, step children Christina Bishop, James Hayden. 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. A celebration of Phil’s life will be Wednesday March 7 at noon at Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary with visitation from 11 until service time. Burial will be at Lincoln Memory Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org Condolences may be offered at www.feeneyhornakshadeland.com