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John Nelson Obituary

John Nelson, 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Lawrence, KS. A public visitation will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10am with funeral services following at 11am. All services will be held at Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church: 847 Ohio Street. (Lawrence). Please visit Mr. Nelson's celebration page at http://peacefulrestfuneralchapel.frontrunnerpro.com/.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 11, 2022.

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Krashondra Winston & Family

September 15, 2022

My condolences to the family and friends of Mr Nelson. May his soul rest in the presence of our Lord, and may the memories of your beloved Father remain with you all.

Carol Parker

September 15, 2022

With Deepest Sympathy:
Sending prayers To the family of Mr. John Nelson

Mr.JohnnieSr.&Mrs.MatildaMoses

September 15, 2022

Our Deepest Sympathy
To The Bereaved Family of Mr.John Nelson
We Pray God Provides Your Entire Family with the Strength you all need, to help get through this time...

REMEMBER;
We Both Love You All Dearly...
Bro.Johnnie MosesSr. &
Sista Matilda Moses

John Ellena

September 13, 2022

I am saddened to hear of John's passing. I always admired him and treasured his friendship when we worked together. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Stafford W Trimble and Cher Trimble

September 13, 2022

Sending deepest sympathies and condolences, lifting the First Family of Mt. Zion First Baptist Church up in Prayer. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal. God Bless your family Lady Di

Willie & Dorothy Smith

September 13, 2022

Sending our deepest and sincere condolences to the Brown family.
Regards, Willie & Dorothy Smith

Anthony and Jean Buffington

September 13, 2022

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family Lady Di! Comfort and strength is our prayer for you and your family!

Andre Newman

September 13, 2022

Sending prayers and love to the family. My sincere condolences. May God give you all comfort in this time.

Patricia Metoyer Terrell

September 13, 2022

My Deepest Sympathy

Stacey Smiley

September 13, 2022

May prayers go out to the Nelson family on their loss. Mr Nelson was a very sweet man, and always had a big smile when i would see him at church. I pray that the Most Highest wraps his loving arms around you all, and give you comfort.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

16

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church

847 Ohio Street, Lawrence, KS

Sep

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church

847 Ohio Street, Lawrence, KS

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Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel - Topeka

401 SW Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66603

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