Obituary JD Nail, 78, of East Peoria, IL, died at 4:55 pm Saturday, November 13, 2010 at his home. Born on December 9, 1931 in Crossville, TN to Roy and Mertie Burgess Nail, he married Mary Reed in June 1950 in Crossville. She preceded him in death on February 26, 1996. Surviving are 2 children, Martha (Dennis) Tucker of East Peoria, IL and Jeffrey (Joanell) Nail of Pekin, IL; 2 sisters, Arvelene (LC) Hammonds of Fayetteville, TN and Geneva Parmalee of Crossville, TN, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 granddaughter, Heather Tucker. JD was a research machinist at Caterpillar Tech Center for 33 years, retiring in 1981, and also a union carpenter. He was a member of UAW 974, Carpenters Union, Frank N. Nicol Lodge #1170 AF & AM in Creve Coeur. JD didn't know a stranger and showed kindness to all! Private burial was held Friday, November 19, 2010 at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria assisted the family with arrangements.