Freeman Nelson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Freeman Nelson of New Philadelphia, Ohio, born in Balkan, Kentucky, who passed away on November 8, 2020 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arnold Nelson and Hazel Wilder Nelson; his siblings, Orv and Helen; his father-in-law Benjamin Cookson, Jr.; and his brother-in-law Benjamin Cookson, III.
He is survived by: his wife Marsha Cookson; his daughters, Lisa Jackson and Kristen DeSantis (David); his grandchildren, A. J., Brendan, Jordan, Trey, Brady and Isabella; his siblings, Annette, Bonita, Liz, Jimmy and Glenn; his mother-in-law Eunice Cookson; and his sister-in-law Gloria James. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
