John Huey Nelson, 83, of Panama City, passed away, Friday, April 27, 2012 in a local hospital. He was born May 13, 1928 in Washington County, Florida to James Henry and Dee Kent Nelson. He was a crew leader for International Paper Company, where he worked for 45 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Burnadean Blankenship Nelson on July 31, 1954 and was married for 49 years before her death in 1993. He is survived by loving friend of 19 years, Mildred Sewell; sister, Montez N. Vinson and husband Howard; nieces and nephews, Randy Nelson and wife Mary, Ronnie Nelson and wife Marie, Kenny Nelson and wife Judy, Don Nelson and wife Wendy, Katie Mormile and husband Chas, Wanda Fischer and husband Sam and Linda Reid; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Russell Ward officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Keith Nelson, Josh Mormile, Michael Childers, Nick Nelson, Shea Nelson, Kyle Nelson and Evan Nelson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m., one hour prior to service time. Those desiring to may make a contribution to Covenant Hospice, 107 West 19th Street, Panama City, Florida 32405 in memory of John Nelson.