Raymond was born on September 6, 1946 in Whitefish Montana to Roy V. and Nora C. Nelson. On May 25, 1968, he married Nancy Mae Abrams in East Providence, RI. They raised 2 sons, Michael David of Summerville, SC and Dennis Patrick of Bladenboro, NC. As a Master Chief Enginemen, he retired in 1993 from the United States Navy with 26 years of service. He then worked part time and was a faithful member of the VFW Post 9281 in Byson City, NC. In May of 2020, they returned to their home in Goose Creek, SC.
Raymond enjoyed fishing and hunting with his 2 surviving brothers, Michael Nelson (Deb) of Sequim, WA and Greg Nelson (Kathy) of Belgrade, Montana and enjoyed sharing this hobby with his 2 sons. Ray was also an avid traveler and enjoyed vacationing with his wife, sons and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy V. Nelson of Havre, Montana. He is survived by his wife Nancy of 53 years, his 2 brothers and 2 sons, Michael D. Nelson (Gay) and Dennis P. Nelson (Greta), five grandchildren, Jessi, Sam, Jennifer, Sara and Dillon Nelson and 1 great grandchild Wesley R. White.
A graveside memorial will be held on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Gardens on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, SC at 10 AM.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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