Nelson, Charles David Sr, age 72, of Knoxville, went to be with his mom and dad on Thursday, April 12, 2018. David was a local member of Operating Engineers Local 917 and a dedicated car enthusiast. He was a loving husband of 51 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Ruth Nelson; son, Charlie Nelson. He is survived by wife, Paulette Nelson; son, and fiancee, David(Hoot) Nelson (Kristi Haggard); brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Sondra Nelson; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer (Wayne) Troutt, Daniel Nelson, Josh (Stacy) Nelson, Jesse Brestel, Krista Breeden, and Zack Haggard; 6 great-grandchildren, Riley, Benton, and Carson Troutt, Paisley Breeden, Eli and Emi Nelson; several nieces and nephews and special "adopted" son, Randy (Penny) Wood. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, a service will follow at 8:00 pm. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home on Monday, April 16, 2018 around 8:30 am and leave in procession to East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a 9:30 am graveside service.
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