Edmond Ray "Sonny" Nelson's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2020 in Clinton, Illinois

Edmond Ray "Sonny" Nelson

July 13, 1927 - December 18, 2020 (93 years old)

Clinton, Illinois

Edmond Ray "Sonny" Nelson's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2020 in Clinton, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Calvert Funeral Homes

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Edmond Ray "Sonny" Nelson

July 13, 1927 - December 18, 2020 (93 years old)

Clinton, Illinois

Edmond Ray Nelson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edmond Ray Nelson of Clinton, Illinois, born in Wapella, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 93, on December 18, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Anderson and Ethel May Nelson, Sr. (Willoughby); his wife Barbara L. Monkman; his granddaughter Darah Zwiefel; and his brothers, Howard Nelson, Charles Nelson, Jr. and Sonny.

He is survived by: his children, Michael Ray Nelson (Pandora) of Maroa, IL, Charles Nelson (Paula Jo) of Clinton, IL, David Wayne Nelson (Darla) of Clinton, IL and Yvonne Blount (Jerry) of Oreana, IL; and his siblings, Emma Wise of Clinton, IL, Mildred Danner (Ernie) of Murfreesboro, TN and Donald Nelson (Ruth) of Clinton, IL.. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to Second Chance Pet Adoption, or DeWitt County Friendship Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Calvert Funeral Homes



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