Dr. John Nelson, age 70, of Pikeville, KY passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday August 10, 2021.
John is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Nelson; he is survived by his wife Shirley (Angel) Nelson; son, Phillip Nelson and wife Jellaine; niece, Amber Roberts and husband Chandler; nephews, Jonathan Harris Nelson and wife Ashley, Pastor Robert Angel and wife Pam, Nicholas Bunch and wife Jody, Matthew Harris and wife Michelle; sisters-in-law, Joyce Baird and Lenora Bunch and husband Pastor Alfred Bunch; brother-in-law, Pastor Larry Angel and wife Gail; and a host of friends to mourn his passing.
John served as Professor of Education at the University of Pikeville for 23 years. He was a Member Emeritus of the Pastoral Team at Grace Fellowship in Pikeville, KY.
Funeral service will be Friday, August 13 at 7:00 pm at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico, TN with Pastor Michael Stewart, Pastor Debbie Bailey and Pastor Larry Angel officiating. Music will be provided by Christine Stewart.
Visitation will be 6:00 pm until the funeral hour at 7:00 pm. Interment will be Saturday, August 14, at 10 am in the Douglas Cemetery at Wooldridge, TN.
Llewellyn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
