- Date Of Birth: December 2, 1932
- Date Of Death: September 6, 2015
- State: California
Mr. George Nelson, Jr. a native of New Boston, Tx and a resident of San Diego for over 61 years.
George Nelson, Jr. was born December 2, 1932 in New Boston, Texas. He was the second of three children born to loving parents, the late George Nelson Sr. and Julia Nelson. His eldest sister, Ella Mae Turner preceded him in death.
In 1952, while in his second year in college, George was drafted into the United States Navy, where he served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1956.
George later met and married the lovely Evelyn Smith. Shortly afterwards, they moved to San Diego, California where, together they raised ten beautiful children.
Following his retirement from the City of San Diego, George decided to work at a place that he and his wife, Evelyn enjoyed. He was employed where “The Turf Meets the Surf”, Del Mar Thorough Breed Club for over twenty years.
Also preceding him in death was his adoring wife, Evelyn who passed away on April 28, 2005.
On Sunday, September 6, 2015, George Nelson, Jr. departed this life.
