Three Members Of Gospel Group The Nelons Killed In Plane Crash
The Nelons’ Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler and Jason Clark
Gospel favorites The Nelons were involved in a fatal plane crash on Friday afternoon (July 26) while en route to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska.
Those killed in the tragic crash include Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges, along with the pilot, Larry Haynie, and his wife, Melissa. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident.
Jason and Kelly’s youngest daughter Autumn and her husband Jamie Streetman were not on the plane, and arrived safely in Seattle and were notified of the accident. They were brought to the hotel where artists were gathered with Bill and Gloria Gaither to pray and embrace them in their grief, and offer them support.
“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,” said Autumn in a released statement. “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.”
Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2016, The Nelons have been one of gospel music’s most beloved families for nearly five decades. The eight-time Dove Award winners have been nominated for three Grammy Awards. have recorded more than 35 albums, amassing over 20 top five southern gospel radio singles including classics like “We Shall Wear A Robe and Crown,” “Come Morning,” “O For A Thousand Tongues” and “Thanks.”
A celebration of life for Jason, Kelly, Amber and Nathan Kistler will take place at Roopville Road Baptist Church in Roopville, Georgia on Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s website and Facebook page.
Larry and Melissa Haynie’s services will take place at the same church on Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.
