Charles Nelson's Obituary
Charles Ray Nelson, age 84, of Hazel Park, passed away January 23, 2013. He was born May 11, 1928 in Hazel Park. He is survived by his brothers Alf (Betty) Nelson, Stan Nelson, and sisters Marie (Don) Eickholdt, and Shirley (Jack) Komatz: cousin Betty (Bob) Jones, many nieces and nephews, and relatives in Norway. He is predeceased by his parents August and Marie Nelson, brothers Sigfred and Oscar, and sister Edith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked for Suburban Floral Delivery. Visitation Friday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with the funeral Saturday at 10:00 am at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.
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