Richard (Charley) Eddie Nelson 76, of Kingston, Okla. passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Calera Nursing Center in Calera, Okla. He was born on December 25, 1944 in Healdton, Oklahoma to the late Chester A. Nelson and Glessie Martin Nelson. He was raised in Pruitt City, Okla. and attended the Fox Schools.
Charley married Sylvia Stanwyck Tilley on April 20, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nev. and she preceded him in death on January 30, 2017. He worked as a Pusher in the Oil Field Industry his entire life and he enjoyed reading, watching TV especially wrestling.
Charley was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother, Jack Nelson.
He is survived by his children; Tonsi Bettis and husband Dennis of Kingston, Okla., Tammy Triplett and husband Kenneth of Gainesville, Texas; four grandchildren; Brad Bettis and wife Julie, Chad Bettis, Clayton Triplett and wife Kelli, and Monica Grove; 10 Great Grandchildren; sisters: Sue Cooper of Duncan, Okla., Tammy Jean Anderson and husband Larry of Duncan, Okla., Diana Moore of Purnell, Okla.; numerous nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law, Don Tilley and wife Connie of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Visitation was held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Watts Funeral Home in Kingston, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a family hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Watts Funeral Home in Kingston, Okla. Terry Thomas officiated the service. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.