NELSON J. KENYON.(Obit)

From: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) | Date: January 30, 2003 | Copyright information

Nelson J. Kenyon, 86, of South Onondaga died Tuesday at Van Duyn Home & Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he graduated from Onondaga Central High School. He owned and operated Plato Business Equipment in Syracuse. He was a longtime member of South Onondaga United Methodist Church and was a Boy Scout leader for many years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

Survivors: His wife of 61 years, the former Arlene A. Bowen; a daughter, Kristine L. Cox of Navarino; two sons, David ...

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