Sonny J. Nellans, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2014, in VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Systems, Ann Arbor, Mich. He was born March 14, 1947, in Warsaw to Dean and Geraldine Nine Nellans-Drudge. He graduated from Mentone High School in 1965, and served in the U.S. Army in Augsburg, Germany. He was in the automotive industry for 40 years. He was the owner of Nellans Motors and sold vehicles at Rice Ford Lincoln Inc., in recent years. He was a member of the Warsaw American Legion Post #49 and ABATE Club. He enjoyed riding his Harley. He also enjoyed his best friend, “Magic.” Surviving are a daughter, Stacey Nellans-Jones; a fiance, Tammy Martin; a grandson, Jordan Jones; and his father Dean Nellans. There will be a celebration of his life from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Burial will be at a later date. ***** Memorials to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E. Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611. Condolences may be sent via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
