Passed away December 27, 2018. Loving father of Deborah Nelson. Cherished grandfather of four, great grandfather of nine, and great great grandfather of one. Funeral service Wednesday, January 9, 2019 1030am at Greater Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 13023 Crennell Ave. Family will receive friends at 10am. Burial to follow service at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road Seville, OH 44270. Public viewing Tuesday, January 8, 2019 12pm-7pm at funeral home.