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Charles Edward Nelson, age 79 of Monticello, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home. He was born March 2, 1944, in Dermott, AR the late Richard Nelson and Jewell Moore Nelson.
He was a retired welder and rigger for Seark Boats and a Christian. Charles loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and playing with his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Paul Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Barnett Nelson of Monticello; his children, Nellie White and Roy D. White both of Monticello; one brother, Gary Nelson of Texas; two sisters, Juanita Darby and Lisa Maggard both of Monticello; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren with another on the way; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Tabernacle of Faith Church in Monticello with Pastor Terry A. Norris officiating. You can sign Charles’ guestbook page on this website.
He was a retired welder and rigger for Seark Boats and a Christian. Charles loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and playing with his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Paul Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Barnett Nelson of Monticello; his children, Nellie White and Roy D. White both of Monticello; one brother, Gary Nelson of Texas; two sisters, Juanita Darby and Lisa Maggard both of Monticello; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren with another on the way; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Tabernacle of Faith Church in Monticello with Pastor Terry A. Norris officiating. You can sign Charles’ guestbook page on this website.