Eric W. Nelson Sr.

May 31, 1960 - October 20, 2020

Eric W. Nelson, Sr., beloved, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, of 410 East Elm Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at home while in the care of his family at 60 years of age. Born Tuesday, May 31, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Earl Leo and Thelma (Kilbride) Nelson. He is also predeceased by; sisters, Jacqueline Binder, Anita DelVicchio; brother, Earl "Bud" Nelson. Surviving are; his wife of 38 years, Karen (Kane) Nelson; sons, Eric W. Nelson, Jr. and his wife Carissa of Tamaqua, Thomas A. Nelson and his wife Hannah of Tamaqua; daughter, Jennifer L. Brozyno and her husband Steven of Tamaqua; brother, Thomas A. Nelson of Philadelphia; sister, Linda Donahue and her life partner Roland Sayers of Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews also survive Eric. A graduate of Carroll High School in Philadelphia, Eric had worked for Koch Turkey Farm for many years. Eric was an avid outdoorsman who liked to fish and hunt. An ardent NASCAR fan, Jeff Gordon was his favorite driver. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Funeral Services Friday October 23, 2020 at 4 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 2:30 P.M. until time of services. Donations in his name in care of the family Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com