Charles Lawrence Nelson Obituary

In loving memory of Charles Lawrence Nelson of Bel Air, Maryland, who departed this world on February 13, 2026 at the age of 78. Charles leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Ellen Louise Nelson; his children, Ron McBee Jr. (Brenda), Kelly McCarthy (Norm), Amy Rotzal (James), Tammy Nelson (Rey Miguel) and Jim McBee (Julie); his grandchildren, Lindsay (Mitch), Katelyn, Samantha (Paul), Norman Jr. (Samantha), Andrew (Izzy), Alexandra, Cameron, Ryan, Aaron, Brandon and Christopher; his great grandchildren, Mia, Grace, Kayden, Liam, Paislee, Evie, Everett, Jeremiah and Esther; his siblings, Neoma (Oliver), Joseph (Jane), George (Evelyn), Claude (Sue), Barbara (Joe), Wilbert (Charlotte), Harry (Shirley), Wayne (Fran), Mary Agnes (Richard), Cathy (Bobby) and Jimmy (Sandy); and his friends, Carol, Chris Nelson, Mary Nelson Kellogg and Buzz. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), a cause close to his heart (https://www.barcs.org.).