Paul Nelson

Paul Burton Nelson, Jr., 67, passed away 12:48 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Alton on June 9, 1952, he was the son of Paul B., Sr. and Pearl (Kennedy) Nelson.

He had worked in the D.C. Casting Unit for the Olin Corporation for 20 years before retiring.

On July 3, 1981, in Alton at Calvary Temple, he married Carol Davis.  She survives.

Surviving also is two sons, Paul (Emy) Nelson of Jerseyville, James (Sondra) Forsythe of LeChampet, France; daughters, Natasha Nelson in Florida and Nicole Hoofard of Hardin; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ione Reithman of Alton and Paulette (Clark) Cole in Florida.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelly Forsythe; son, Timmy Nelson; brother, John Nelson; and sister, Kay Ledbetter.

No services have been scheduled.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Marks Mortuary in Wood River entrusted with arrangements.