William James "Willie Nelson" Nelson Obituary (1950

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. William James "Willie Nelson" Nelson Mr. William James "Willie Nelson" Nelson, age 65, of Carrollton, Kentucky, formerly of Canaan, Indiana entered this life on February 4, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the loving son of John and Pauline Playco Nelson. He was raised and resided for many years in Pittsburgh. Bill was inducted into the United States Army on May 31, 1967 in Pittsburgh. He rose to the rate of Specialist Five during the Vietnam War serving in the Eighth Army. He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1973 at Fort Lewis, Washington, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Sharp Shooter Badge. Bill worked as an over the road truck driver for many years finally owning and operating his own rig in 1999 until he became ill in May 2014. Bill was united in marriage to his sweet heart, Karen Lynn Alexander on July 25, 1997 in Sparta, Kentucky. Bill was a member of the Brushy Fork Baptist Church and the Carrollton VFW Post. Bill and Karen had resided in Canaan for fifteen years moving to Carrollton three years ago. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler's Fan, loved his grandkids, very patriotic, enjoyed Henry J Cars and Peterbilt Trucks. Bill died on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 3:10 a.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. Click Here for Funeral Service or Tribute Video A LOVING FAMILY Bill will be missed by his loving wife of eighteen years, Karen Lynn Alexander Nelson of Carrollton, Kentucky; his mother, Pauline Playco Nelson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; his loving sons, Andy King and his wife, Connie of Carrollton, Kentucky, Adam King and his fiancee, Lea Ann Bryant of Vevay, Indiana, Billy Nelson and his wife, Dyanne of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jimmy Nelson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; his loving daughters, Heather King and her fiancee, Bob Scroggins of Walton, Kentucky, Amberee Nelson and her fiancee, Copeland Browder of Cleveland, Tennessee, Kenzie Jo Nelson of Carrollton, Kentucky, Charlene Nelson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 10- grandchildren; his sisters, Joyce Nelson and Ruthie Nelson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, John Nelson, and his brother, John Nelson. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., by Pastor Aaron Adams at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Dupont Cemetery in Dupont, Indiana VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A final salute will be conducted on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion with full military honors to follow at the graveside. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the William James Nelson Memorial Fund. Cards are available at the funeral home. Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of William James "Willie Nelson" Nelson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.