The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. Tuesday at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. His funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 10, at Matthews United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ken Lyon officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
Born December 5, 1925 in Charlotte, NC, Mr. Nelson was a son of the late Walter G. Nelson, Sr. and Thelma Hooks Nelson. He was a graduate of Matthews High School and attended North Carolina State University. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Nelson spent his professional career as a credit manager in the supply business. He was a lifelong member of Matthews United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his loving wife of 27 years, Wilma Cathey Nelson, and his brother, Walter G. Nelson, Jr.
Surviving are his son, Reid Nelson, Charleston, SC; daughter, Cathey Nelson Bennett of Charlotte; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 36507, Charlotte, NC 28236.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.
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