Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net> on 22/Jun/2019 108.75.157.246
James W.
Nelson, a lifelong Newburgh resident, entered into rest on Thursday, June 20,
2019. He was 82. Son of the late Charles I. and Elsie E. (Ralph) Nelson, he was
born in Newburgh on April 5, 1937. “Jim” was a retired lineman for NY Telephone
Company, Newburgh. A 1955 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, he proudly served
his country in the US National Guard from 1960 to 1964. Jim was a larger than
life personality who always put the needs of others before himself. He was a
member of the New Windsor Optimist Club and the New Windsor Republican
Committee. He currently served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
Moulton Memorial Baptist Church, a position he held in high regard. One of his
favorites was to head up the kitchen crew for the Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the
church, where he was proudly known for his apple pie. Survivors include his son,
Jonathan W. (Diana) Nelson of Newburgh and their children, Timothy (Nicole
Norton) Nelson and Jonathan (Amanda) Nelson, II. Jim leaves behind his life
companion of 37 years, Donna V. Mullins and her children Timothy (Tomoko)
Mullins and their daughter, Ayumi and Todd (Cristina) Mullins and their
children, Tatianna (Matt) Sutton, Justine, Todd Jr., and Esvetlana. Great
grandchildren, Summer, Mackenzie, Aubrie, Peyton Nelson and Apollonia Sutton.
Also surviving is a brother, Charles R. Nelson of New York, NY. Private
cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory. A Memorial Service to honor
Jim’s life will take place at the Moulton Memorial Baptist Church, 54 Old Little
Britain Rd., Newburgh on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 12:00 noon. The Reverend Dr.
Fontella Irons will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s memory
may be made to the Deacon’s Fund at the Moulton Memorial Baptist Church.
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James W.
Nelson, a lifelong Newburgh resident, entered into rest on Thursday, June 20,
2019. He was 82. Son of the late Charles I. and Elsie E. (Ralph) Nelson, he was
born in Newburgh on April 5, 1937. “Jim” was a retired lineman for NY Telephone
Company, Newburgh. A 1955 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, he proudly served
his country in the US National Guard from 1960 to 1964. Jim was a larger than
life personality who always put the needs of others before himself. He was a
member of the New Windsor Optimist Club and the New Windsor Republican
Committee. He currently served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
Moulton Memorial Baptist Church, a position he held in high regard. One of his
favorites was to head up the kitchen crew for the Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the
church, where he was proudly known for his apple pie. Survivors include his son,
Jonathan W. (Diana) Nelson of Newburgh and their children, Timothy (Nicole
Norton) Nelson and Jonathan (Amanda) Nelson, II. Jim leaves behind his life
companion of 37 years, Donna V. Mullins and her children Timothy (Tomoko)
Mullins and their daughter, Ayumi and Todd (Cristina) Mullins and their
children, Tatianna (Matt) Sutton, Justine, Todd Jr., and Esvetlana. Great
grandchildren, Summer, Mackenzie, Aubrie, Peyton Nelson and Apollonia Sutton.
Also surviving is a brother, Charles R. Nelson of New York, NY. Private
cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory. A Memorial Service to honor
Jim’s life will take place at the Moulton Memorial Baptist Church, 54 Old Little
Britain Rd., Newburgh on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 12:00 noon. The Reverend Dr.
Fontella Irons will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s memory
may be made to the Deacon’s Fund at the Moulton Memorial Baptist Church. 