Charles "Rusty" Nelson, Jr.

Jennings

Mr. Charles “Rusty” Franklin Nelson, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021.  He was born on February 11, 1947 in Jennings to Charles Franklin and Norma Clark Nelson who preceded him in death.

Rusty moved to Lafayette in the 1970’s and was still a resident there at the time of his death.  He enjoyed working in the oil industry and was very successful.

Rusty especially enjoyed traveling.  He loved animals, owned racehorses, raised cattle, and enjoyed traveling the world. He made friends wherever he went. He loved his cats and rescued many.   

A Celebration of Life, for Rusty, will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Zigler Museum in Jennings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his high school sweetheart and companion, Elizabeth Hoag Bonin; his three sisters, Paula Nelson Carlin of Sulphur, Karla Beth Nelson of Lafayette, and Debbie Nelson Jones of Baton Rouge; nephews and a niece, Jonathan Carlin of Sulphur, Charles Carlin of Welsh, Kelley Carlin of Sulphur, and John Showacre of Lafayette.