Cecil H. Nelson

A graveside inurnment service celebrating the life of Cecil H. Nelson, age 74, of Canal Winchester, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, 351 Coonpath Road NE, Lancaster, with Pastor Rusty Foley officiating. Military honors will be observed. Cecil was born October 12, 1942 in Langsville, Ohio to the late Herbert and Alma (Gorby) Nelson. He passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Cecil attended Rutland High School from 1956-60. A veteran of the United States Army, Cecil faithfully served his country from 1962-65. He retired from Anchor Hocking in Lancaster where he had been employed for 32 years. He is survived by his brother, Waid L. Nelson of Lancaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Nelson; and by two brothers, Don E. Nelson and Raymond D. Nelson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service in Thornville is honored to care for Cecil and his family.