Charles Edward Nelson

1931 - 2014

Charles Edward Nelson obituary, 1931-2014, Phenix City, AL

Charles Edward Nelson

1931 - 2014

BORN

1931

DIED

2014

Charles Nelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2014.
SFC (Ret) Charles Edward Nelson, 83 of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Friday at the Columbus Hospice House. A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday October 13, 2014 in Lakewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 10:00am until 11:00am prior to the service.
Mr. Nelson was born February 16, 1931 in Jasper, Tennessee. He is the son of the late Marshall and Sarah Dawson Nelson. He is retired from the U.S. Army after serving in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Carson and his brother, John Nelson.
He is survived in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Maryse Nelson of Phenix City, AL, daughters; Sarah Karen Urness of Columbus, GA, Sandra Katia Kowacevich of Smiths Station, AL, son; Steven Kent Nelson of Cusseta, GA, sisters; Mary Cartwright, Lillie Mae Coffelt, Martha Miller, Emma McDonald, Susie Roberts, brothers; Marshall Nelson, Jr. Harley Nelson, grandchildren; Daniel Head, Dana Beck, Angie Romero, Jack Webb, Julie Dennis, Stevie Dennis, Christopher Nelson, great grandchildren; Paige, Carly, GiGi, Justin, Cole, Cason and Aiden.
To offer condolences, please visit www.shphenixcity.com

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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, AL 36868-2548

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