Charles C. Nelson III

Charles C. Nelson III Charles C. Nelson III, (Chuck) 53, of Austin Texas passed away on May 16, 2006 after a long battle with heart and liver disease and other complications. He was being treated at University Hospital in San Antonio where he received a liver transplant in March 2005. Born July 17, 1952 at Bergstrom Air Force Base near Austin, Texas; he was the son of retired Colonel Charles C. and Marian Hilbig Nelson. Chuck served in the Marine Corp for 6 years attaining the rank of Sergeant and was a decorated veteran of Vietnam. He was stationed at Iwakuni, Japan where he met and married Sadako Eguchi. They had one daughter, Vicki Sachiko, his joy and legacy. He is survived by his wife Missie and adopted son, Christopher, of Austin; his daughter Vicki Sachiko Nelson and her husband Aubrey McAuley and a beautiful granddaughter, Kayli McAuley of Austin; parents of Austin; one brother Bruce Nelson and his wife Coleen of Austin; two sisters: Victoria and husband Dr. Bob Palmer of Houston; Dr. Robbi Nelson and husband James Francovich of Hyderabad, India; Nephews and Nieces: Robert, Greg and Stephanie Palmer; Tom and Joe Nelson. He is also survived by loving Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Chuck will be remembered as a loveable person who was always looking out for the underdog. He grew up as a military brat living at several military installations both in the United States and overseas. He was trained as a communications electronics technician in the Marine Corp. and followed that profession the rest of his life. At the time of his death, he was on sick leave from Compaq. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Rockne, Texas where he will be interned. Final arrangements are pending allowing time for Chuck's sister to complete assignment in India.