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Christopher Nelson Obituary
06/09/1978 - 04/06/2025
Christopher "Lance" Nelson of Katy, TX passed from this earth to join his Heavenly Father and Lord & Savior on April 6, 2025. Lance was born at Texas Women's Hospital in Houston, TX on June 9, 1978. He was the son of Olon (Bob) Nelson & Peggy White Nelson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gailen White of St. George, KS and father Bob Nelson of Spring, TX. Surviving family members include his grandmother Jeanne Marie White of St. George, KS, mother Peggy Nelson, sister Brooke Nelson Butler, brother in law Matt Butler & niece Bella Marie Butler of Mooresville, NC and beloved sons, Connor & Nolan Nelson of Katy, TX. Lance was baptized as an infant, confirmed as a teenager at Klein United Methodist Church in Spring, TX. He attended PowerHouse Church of Katy, TX where he was recently re-baptized. He graduated from Klein Oak High School in 1996 where he played on the Junior Varsity & Varsity football team. He was voted friendliest by his Senior classmates. He attended Texas Tech University upon graduation. Sports had always been an integral part of his life & he played on the TTU Rugby team as Captain his Senior year. He was an active member of the FIJI Fraternity & served as President of his Freshman pledge class. After graduating from Texas Tech, he joined the oil & gas industry, eventually starting his own consulting firm. He was presently employed as a sales consultant at Holden Roofing. An avid outdoorsmen, he enjoyed hunting & fishing with his sons & friends. What he found most rewarding was coaching his sons in soccer, baseball, basketball & football as they grew into young athletes. Per his request, a Celebration of Life Memorial will be conducted at a later date. Donations may be made to PAWS OF WAR (pawsofwar.org). A noted organization that reunites military personnel with rescued animals.
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Kimberly Araiza
July 21, 2025
I am so deeply saddened to just hearing about Lances departure. He has always been a dear friend to me!
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Jim Cavanaugh
July 8, 2025
Lance was one of my all-time favorites at Klein Oak, and I just learned of his passing a few minutes ago (July 8, 2025). My sympathy to Brooke and the rest of Lance`s family. He was a gentleman of the highest order.
David Smith
April 23, 2025
There was not a nicer, giving, competitive young man in our football program. Break my heart to hear of his death. No doubt he is sitting in the front chair in Heaven. Thinking about baby sister Brooke, my teaching friend Peggy!
Matt
April 23, 2025
I´m based in the UK so it took a bit of time for this tragic news to reach me. Lance was on one of my teams but quickly became a friend and taught me a lot about Texas. He took me on my first ever hunting trip, a memory I always cherished, and will do even more so now. The distance and business of work and life meant we didn´t get to see each other much the past few years, but he was a man with values that I really admired, and I´m deeply sorry for his family and friends. Sending strength from this side of the pond. RIP brother x
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Sabrina (Gegner) Stanley
April 22, 2025
The stars will shine a little brighter and I´ll know it´s Lance smiling down on those who called him dad, son, brother, business partner, and friend. He was a fantastic human being, with a genuine smile and a laugh so contagious even on your worst day he could make you laugh with him. Lance had a passion for being a dad and he was fantastic at it (and I don´t mean maybe), even to kids that weren´t his. My kids actually pushed him into the pool fully clothed in jeans & boots, cowboy hat, and even his phone in his back pocket! Did he get mad? Absolutely not, he shrugged it off and went to tossing the kids off his shoulders into the water. My daughter still has that cowboy had too. I feel blessed to have known him and call him a dear friend. My heart goes out to his mom, sister, Connor and Nolan, may the many fond memories of Lance keep him close in your hearts forever. My sincerest condolences. Lance, till we see each other again...love you, and thank you for being you!
Mea
April 18, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. Please know that your loved one is safe in God´s memory (Proverbs 14:14,15). Just as he brought his son Jesus back to life, he will do the same for your loved one. May God give you comfort and strength to help you cope during this difficult time.
April Butler
April 17, 2025
Praying for comfort and peace. Such an incredible guy!
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