Otis Lester Nelson^[1]

1917 - 2010  (93 years)

• Name	Otis Lester Nelson
  Born	26 May 1917	Longsville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
  Gender	Male
  Died	23 Jul 2010	Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee   [2, 3]
  Person ID	I227364	Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest
  Last Modified	9 Sep 2013

  
  

  Father	Otis Lovel Nelson,   d. Bef 23 Jul 2010
  Mother	Eva Guindeon,   d. Bef 23 Jul 2010
  Family ID	F109920	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Bonlyn,   d. Bef 13 Dec 2007
  Children	+ 1. Mareva Sue Nelson,   b. 10 May 1946, Fresno, California ,   d. 13 Dec 2007  (Age 61 years)
  Family ID	F86968	Group Sheet

  
  

• Event Map		Died - 23 Jul 2010 - Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee  = Link to Google Maps   = Link to Google Earth
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  [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 13 Dec 2007. Mareva Sue Webb obituary [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 23 Jul 2010. Otis Lester Nelson May 26, 1917 - July 23, 2010 Resided In: Sevierville, Tennessee Otis Lester Nelson, age 93 of Sevierville, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force who served during WWII and the Korean War. Survivors include his: Son-in-law: Roy Roger Webb Great-grandchildren: Justin Nels Olson, Lacie Taylor Olson, Carl Roy Clay Olson Sister: Rosie A private service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com) [S106] The Mountain Press, 16 Aug 2010. Otis Lester Nelson, age 93 was born Saturday, May 26, 1917 in Longsville, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, and died on Friday, July 23, 2010 at Pigeon Forge Care and Rehab Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (Sevier County). He dearly loved his family and loved to watch the History Channel on television and his favorite pastimes were to put together, fly, and collect model airplanes and spending time with family and friends. He promptly enlisted in the World War II Army Air Force 462 AAF BU in Pinedale, California where he honorably served actively as First Lieutenant, Sig C Air Corps on the 23rd of March 1943 to 12th February 1946 where he was given his separation at base McClellan Field California. His specialty occupation while serving was Intelligence Officer Staff Combat. He honorably earned the American Defense Service Medal and American Theater Service Medal of World War II Victory Medal. He also received a Lapel Button issued September 2, 1945. He also served in the Korean War. He was permanently living in Houston, Texas (Harris County) at that time. Otis was preceded in death by his parents Otis Lovel Olson and Eva Guindeon-Nelson, brother Robert Charles Nelson of Los Angeles, CA, dearly beloved wife Bonlyn Nelson, only child Mareva Sue Webb, and only grandson Mark David Olson of Sevierville. He is survived by his son-in-law Roy Roger Webb of Sevierville, three great-grandchildren Justin Nels Olson and Carl Roy Clay Olson of Sevierville and Lacie Taylor Olson of Hawaii, sister Rosemary Joyce Bottaro of Portland, Oregon, two nieces of Portland, OR and a host of special friends. He was also known as “Smiley.” He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He had especially touched many hearts. A graveside service and inurnment were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at Middle Creek Cemetery with Rev. Roy Gose officiating. The family would like to thank the Pigeon Forge Care and Rehab Center for his comfortable stay there and to Hospice for stepping in and making his final days easy.