Gary Robert Nellins' Obituary
Gary Robert Nellins, 75, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family.
Gary was born March 15, 1943, in Waukegan, IL, to George Andrew and Mary Catherine (Gardner) Nellins. He married Sue Jeanette Hilbert on August 14, 1965 in Decatur, IL. He retired from the Clinton Power Plant. Gary was an avid fisherman and loved to go camping.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sue; two daughters, Natalie Binder and Janice Nellins both of Decatur, IL; and one sister, Nancy (Bob) Ballent of Schaumberg, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Burnside.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Gary Nellins will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the service at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery in Decatur, IL.
The family of Gary Nellins is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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