251 Broadway St.
Centerville
SD
Funeral Mission
October 15, 2019
Centerville, SD
The family of Noble I. Nelson Jr. has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to honor Noble with a flag line showing our appreciation and respect for his service to his and our great Nation. Noble was drafted during the Korean War and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1951. He was deployed to Korea in October of 1952 and 23 days later, during a battle in Korea, he was missing in action. On April 1st, his wife received a telegram that he was a prisoner of war. After nine and a half months, the war ended, a prisoner exchange took place, and Noble was released. Upon his return to Centerville, his hometown held a parade to welcome him home.
The funeral service for Mr. Nelson will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville.
Stage: 12:30PM, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Scandia Lutheran Church, 251 Broadway St., Centerville, SD. Burial will follow the funeral service with military honors at Holland Cemetery, Centerville, SD, 3.55 miles west of Centerville on SD Hwy 19a. Escort to cemetery is being requested, weather permitting.
Flags will be provided.
Ride Captain: Dave Abbott, R.C.
605-661-6233
dlabbott99@hotmail.com