Charles Puryear Nelson

Charles Puryear Nelson, 93, of Canyon Lake, Texas went to be with his Lord on November 10, 2022.

Charles was born to LeRoy and Nellie Nelson on March 6, 1929, in Mayfield, Kentucky. He is survived by his son, Charles Nelson and wife Dilek; daughter, Cindi Blackburn and husband Wayne; three grandchildren, Cortney Collins and husband Kevin, Charles Nelson and Anne Nelson; and three great-grandchildren, Chandler Koffel, Abigail Koffel and Ryleigh Collins.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee (Tunstall) Nelson; parents, LeRoy and Nellie Nelson; two sisters, Elizabeth Bright and Annie B. Rogers; one brother, Clifford Nelson.

Charles retired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service and went to work for the Houston Fire Department in communications. He retired from there after 21 years. Charles and Dottie retired to Canyon Lake in 1994.

Charles was an avid "Ham Radio Operator" while in the Air Force and after retirement. He talked with people all over the world. He also enjoyed tinkering with woodwork. He had a servant's heart and ran the AV for Cranes Mill Baptist Church at Canyon Lake among many other things.

There was a wonderful group of friends that Daddy had at Canyon Lake and as they passed away there were only three of them that took care of each other and checked in on each other. That's the best kind of friends to have. The three musketeers; Daddy, Lois Riggins and Loretta Hughes. Thank you both for always being there for each other.

Whether you called him Dad, Daddy, Charles or Papaw, he was loved by all.

We want to thank Mansfield Methodist Hospital and Heart to Heart Hospice for their kindness and the wonderful care they gave our Daddy and Papaw. Also, the wonderful care Shirley Blackburn gave Dad the last few days of his life here at our house.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Charles P. Nelson's name to the Wounded Warriors.