James F. Nelson

James F. Nelson, age 71 years, of Flemington, NJ, died Friday, January 30, 2015, at his home. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 29 1943, son of the late Henry C. and Verlie Mae Sloan Nelson, he had resided in Flemington since 1975 and had formerly resided in Milford, NJ. He was employed by Penn Color since 1974 and was a US Marine Corps veteran. He was also a member of VFW Post #7856 of Flemington, NJ and Flemington American Legion Post #159. Jim was an avid boxing fan and loved playing cards, especially poker. A son, Henry R. Nelson, died in 1988 and he was also pre-deceased by two brothers, John Nelson and Dale Nelson. Surviving are his wife of forty-nine years, Mary Pursell Nelson; a daughter, Kim Brink of Phillipsburg, NJ; two sons, James S. Nelson of Three Bridges, NJ and Gregg Pursell of Washington, NJ; two sisters, Dixie Lee Kentopp of Englewood, FL. and Linda Lentine of Venice, FL.; a brother, Henry C. Nelson of Metuchen, NJ; three grandchildren, Elise E. Brink, Holly Burdge and Gregory Pursell; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Rocky. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 6, 2015, at 2:00PM in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Interment with military honors will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Rosemont, NJ. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.