Isaac T Nelson

June 16, 1948 - September 8, 2015

Isaac T Nelson 57 of Peoria passed away September 8, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. He was born June 16, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Isaac Harvey Nelson and Geraldine (Jones) Nelson. He married Dorene Lilly Nelson on February 18, 1995 in Peoria she survives. Isaac was a United States Army Veteran who was proud to have served his country. He also enjoyed a good game of softball in which he was an avid player for (Eddie C’s).Isaac was a fan of both the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was a meticulous dresser who dressed to impress. A very family oriented person. Isaac was a lifetime member of VFW. He had a passion for cooking with that passion he was an awesome chef who owned his own catering business (Nelson Catering) and also the owner of (Nelsons Diner). Peach cobbler was his signature dish. Isaac leaves to cherish his most precious memories; five daughters Geraldine (Tony) Johnson of Peoria, Evonne Michelle(John) Moore of Kinston N.C., Angela (Collin)Gordon of Glendale AZ., Robvet (Dorsey)Doss of Peoria, Il Cassandra (Anthony) Carey of Ca. one son Marques (Courtney)Cooley Tulsa, Ok;, 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he’s preceded in death by 2 brothers Ronald and Allan Nelson and 1 sister Alyce Nelson. Services will be held on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church where Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will officiate. Isaac will be laid to rest in Camp Butler Cemetery in Springfield IL. Arrangements were made especially for Isaac’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.