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NEW CUMBERLAND -- Gary L. Nelson of New Cumberland passed at the Weirton Medical Center on Monday, February 14, 2022, following a brief illness. He was 74 years old.
Gary was raised in Newell, and he was born in East Liverpool on May 27, 1947. He was the son of the late Elmer T. and Mary Opal Nally Nelson.
He proudly served his country with the US Army in Vietnam where he received three Purple Hearts. He retired from the Army due to injury after serving for twelve years. A member of the Camp-Ground Community Church, Gary was a life member of the Chester VFW Post 6450, American Legion Post 121, and the NRA.
Surviving is his wife, Vickie Adkins Nelson, and his son Adam Nelson of New Cumberland.
Family and friends will celebrate Gary's life at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester on Thursday, February 17, at 6 p.m. Pastor Tom Adkins will preside. The private interment will be Friday at the Locust Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 6 p.m.
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