Christopher Nelson,

Remembrance
Chris affectionately called :Nel: by his friends had a very inquisitive mind. educated at Henry P. Archer Elementary School and Burke Industrial High School "The Class of the Unrobed" deced at a very early age that he wanted to become an entrepreneur. His first attempt while trying his skills as a carpenter resulted in a candy store. He later organized a band named "Chris Nelson and the Artist of Rhythm." He was an excellent photographer. In the meantime he also had a limousine service driving for funerals. he was a great organizer and his organizational skills were beyond reproached. Despite the obstacle of the passing of his mother at the age 13 and his father at age 18, Nel persereved and joined the US Army then reserves serving honorably for thrity-nine years. Nel, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. materialized their dream by helping others. Utilizing his skills in auto mechanics, carpentry, welding and many other trades, along with his strong verbiage and articulate flow it gave him an added edge in which he served the community of CHarleston with distinction and honored God by giving to the least of these.
His favorite quote was " The truth shall prevail; if pain is taken to bring it to life."
He was the husband of Shirley K. Mullen-Nelson and the late Hannah Laprince Nelson; father of Stanford Nelson (Karen), Sonseerahay Nelson Gathers (Nathaniel), Michael Nelson (Julie), Lisa Nelson Smith (Reginald), Sheila Mullen, Karen Mullen Mitchell (Gregory), Lisa Mullen Montgomery (Dorsey), George B. Mullen, III (Nancy), Curtis E. Mullen (Ann), and Edward C. Mullen (Rene'); brother of Emma Jane Biggins and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Janie Nelson and a son, Christopher Nelson, III (Wanda).