Readington Township, NJ –John Brooks Nelson, 61, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his home in the Whitehouse Station section of Readington Township. He was born on November 20, 1947 in Tarboro, NC to his late parents, Robert A. and Sallie (Brooks) Nelson.

John faithfully served his country in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division and served in Vietnam as a scout helicopter pilot. He achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.

Upon completion of his active duty and the receipt of his honorable discharge, John attended East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where he received his degree in Industrial and General Psychology.

In 1976, he married his wife Carol and relocated to the northeast eventually moving to Raritan Township and settling to Readington Township six years ago. He was the founder and CEO of Media Marketing Services Incorporated of Flemington.

John was a proud father of his two sons, Robert and Ryan and became very involved in their youth sport activities including soccer, baseball and swimming. His company was also a sponsor of many local sport teams.

John enjoyed golf, traveling, reading and spending time at the Carolina shore where he and his family would make annual treks to visit his family and friends.

John was also active in his community and church. He had served as a senior warden at Calvary Episcopal Church in Flemington and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Somerville. He was a member of Copper Hill and Stanton Ridge Country Clubs.

John leaves behind his beloved wife Carol; his two adored sons: Robert Nelson of Philadelphia, PA and Ryan Nelson who resides at home; by his dear brother and sister-in-law Robert and Marsha Nelson of Henderson, NC. He will be deeply missed by his loving foster family: Peter, Penny, Patti and Polly Price and also by many cherished nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009. Relatives and friends may begin gathering at 9:30am at St. John's Episcopal Church, 158 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 for the 10:00am Funeral Service. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Countryside Funeral Home, 724 Route 202 North, Three Bridges, NJ 08887. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's name to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn. Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or via email: donorinquiry@komen.org. or to Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center, 1100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.