William Edward Nelson Jr.

William Edward Nelson Jr.

March 28, 1956 - May 12, 2018
Laguna Niguel CA

William Edward Nelson Jr.

March 28, 1956 - May 12, 2018
Laguna Niguel CA

Obituary

William Edward Nelson, Jr
March 28, 1956 – May 12, 2018

William Edward Nelson, also known as Bill, Willie, or Wilbur, died on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by family.
He was born in Southern California on March 28th, 1956 to William & Betty Nelson and is survived by his daughters Amy Lauro and Jenna Moore, ex-wife Melanie Nelson, sister Laura Fong, brother Chip Nelson and grandson Scotty Lauro, Jr.
William was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle who had a passion for the ocean and working as a Deputy Sheriff for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in the Harbor Patrol. He also loved photography and rooting for the Angels and the Chargers.
There will be a private burial at sea, followed by an open celebration of life at the American Legion for family and friends on Sunday, May 20th, at 1:00pm. Flowers or remembrance gifts can be sent to the American Legion for the celebration on Sunday.
Service:
Sunday, May 20th at 1:00pm
American Legion Newport Harbor
215 E 15th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Memorial Service

  • Date & Time: May 20, 2018 (1:00 PM)
  • Venue: American Legion
  • Location: 215 15th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 - (Get Directions)

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17 responses to William Edward Nelson Jr.

  1. A kind man. We always enjoyed our conversations with you. You were such a good neighbor to our family. Thank you for your service.

  2. Capt Sandbar says:

    You were one of a kind. I will miss w

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