Gospel World Mourns Tragic Death of Three Members of The Nelons
By Movieguide® Contributor
Three members of the family Gospel group The Nelons died during a plane crash that occurred last Friday.
The crash took the lives of Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark and their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler who were headed to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska. The small plane went down near Recluse, Wyoming, according to The National Transportation Safety Board, though an investigation into the crash has yet to occur due to the remote location and first responders being preoccupied with a nearby forest fire.
Autumn Nelon Streetman, another member of the group who was not on the plane, has shared her gratitude for the outpouring of support she has received from friends and family.
“As many of you have heard by now, my father and mother, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, along with my sister, Amber and brother-in-law, Nathan, as well as our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry and Melissa Haynie were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday,” Autumn wrote. “Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We appreciate your continued prayers, love and support as we navigate the coming days.”
Gaither Music also lamented to loss of the three Nelons and the hole that their passing will leave in the Gospel community.
“One of the best loved Gospel music families in America, The Nelons were involved in a tragic, fatal plane crash on Friday afternoon…” Gaither Music wrote. “Autumn, Jason and Kelly’s youngest daughter, and her husband Jamie Streetman were not on the plane and arrived safely into Seattle and were notified of the accident. They were brought to the hotel where artists were gathered with Bill and Gloria Gaither to pray, sing and embrace them in their grief, pledging to support them in whatever needs arise.”
For their work in Gospel music, the Nelons have multiple Grammy nominations and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
Please keep Autumn and her family in your prayers as they work through this difficult time.
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