Nelson L. Haines, 65, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was the husband of Chere Landis Haines, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage this past January 3rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph R. and Maxine O. Miller Haines. Nelson had been an auto mechanic and the owner of Nel's Auto Service of Lititz for the past 38 years. He loved working on cars, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed many social clubs throughout the area. In addition to his wife, Chere, he is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Haines-Murtha of Lititz, and his son, Michael L. married to Amy Haines of Lititz; his 6 grandchildren Travis, Cassidy, Zoey, Marley, Abbey, and Patrick and his siblings: Kendall D. married to Patty Haines, Gordon N. married to Lynn Haines, Kathy married to Art Gibble, Steven C. married to Sharon Haines, and Denise E. married to Bryce Gillogly. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jack. Friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Sunday, December, 18, 2016 from 2:30-3:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Please omit flowers, making contributions in Nelson's memory to the Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital, 1249 Cocoa Ave, Suite 115, Hershey, PA 17033.