Nelson was the son of L.R. & Odessa (Neeb) Henry. At age 16, he joined his father in the operation of the construction business, L.R. Henry & Son. After his father's retirement, he took over the firm.
Nelson enjoyed attending sprint car races and working in his garden, supplying his family and friends with produce. He also was a good cook, especially known for his smoked meats and other items.
Nelson was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves from 1962-65. On September 14, 1963, he married the former Betty A. Gnepper, and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2016.
A resident of Elmore, Ohio, Nelson passed away at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, Ohio. He was survived by his daughters, Sharon (Steve) Lockhart, Elmore, and Terri (Tim) Romberg, Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Matthew Romberg and Cody (Hannah) Lockhart; step-grandson, Chad Lockhart; great-grandchildren, Swayzie and Sylvie Lockhart; and step-great-grandchildren, Ayden and Faith Lockhart. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Henry, and sister, Jeanette Leutz.
Visitation was held on September 22, 2019, at Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore-Genoa Chapel, where funeral services were held the following morning. Rev. John W. Bock officiated, and interment followed at Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery.
Nelson enjoyed attending sprint car races and working in his garden, supplying his family and friends with produce. He also was a good cook, especially known for his smoked meats and other items.
Nelson was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves from 1962-65. On September 14, 1963, he married the former Betty A. Gnepper, and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2016.
A resident of Elmore, Ohio, Nelson passed away at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, Ohio. He was survived by his daughters, Sharon (Steve) Lockhart, Elmore, and Terri (Tim) Romberg, Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Matthew Romberg and Cody (Hannah) Lockhart; step-grandson, Chad Lockhart; great-grandchildren, Swayzie and Sylvie Lockhart; and step-great-grandchildren, Ayden and Faith Lockhart. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Henry, and sister, Jeanette Leutz.
Visitation was held on September 22, 2019, at Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore-Genoa Chapel, where funeral services were held the following morning. Rev. John W. Bock officiated, and interment followed at Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery.
Nelson was the son of L.R. & Odessa (Neeb) Henry. At age 16, he joined his father in the operation of the construction business, L.R. Henry & Son. After his father's retirement, he took over the firm.
Nelson enjoyed attending sprint car races and working in his garden, supplying his family and friends with produce. He also was a good cook, especially known for his smoked meats and other items.
Nelson was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves from 1962-65. On September 14, 1963, he married the former Betty A. Gnepper, and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2016.
A resident of Elmore, Ohio, Nelson passed away at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, Ohio. He was survived by his daughters, Sharon (Steve) Lockhart, Elmore, and Terri (Tim) Romberg, Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Matthew Romberg and Cody (Hannah) Lockhart; step-grandson, Chad Lockhart; great-grandchildren, Swayzie and Sylvie Lockhart; and step-great-grandchildren, Ayden and Faith Lockhart. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Henry, and sister, Jeanette Leutz.
Visitation was held on September 22, 2019, at Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore-Genoa Chapel, where funeral services were held the following morning. Rev. John W. Bock officiated, and interment followed at Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery.
Nelson enjoyed attending sprint car races and working in his garden, supplying his family and friends with produce. He also was a good cook, especially known for his smoked meats and other items.
Nelson was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves from 1962-65. On September 14, 1963, he married the former Betty A. Gnepper, and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2016.
A resident of Elmore, Ohio, Nelson passed away at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor, Ohio. He was survived by his daughters, Sharon (Steve) Lockhart, Elmore, and Terri (Tim) Romberg, Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Matthew Romberg and Cody (Hannah) Lockhart; step-grandson, Chad Lockhart; great-grandchildren, Swayzie and Sylvie Lockhart; and step-great-grandchildren, Ayden and Faith Lockhart. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Henry, and sister, Jeanette Leutz.
Visitation was held on September 22, 2019, at Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore-Genoa Chapel, where funeral services were held the following morning. Rev. John W. Bock officiated, and interment followed at Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery.
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