Nelson Louis Obituary (1938 - 2010)

Nelson Louis, 71, of Wright City passed away, Friday, July 16, 2010 at Medical Center of Southeast Oklahoma in Durant, OK. He was born September 29, 1938 in Glover, OK, to parents, William J. and Pearlie Mae (Franklin) Louis. Nelson had lived in this area all of his life. He began working for Weyerhaeuser Company in 1971 and retired in 1996 as a sawmill edger operator. Nelson was a member of the Yasho United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. He was a dedicated OU Sooner football fan but also enjoyed other sports such as baseball and softball. Nelson also liked singing and fishing when he wasnt watching sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Pearlie Mae Louis; one brother, B.C. Louis. Nelson leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, William Aaron Louis of Duncanville, TX, Jesse L. Louis of Durant, Horton Ray Louis of Durant, Dorothy Beller of Broken Bow, Marie Davis and her husband Willis of Balch Springs, TX, Lillian Louis of Dallas, TX; a half-brother, Ben Franklin and his wife Virginia of Idabel; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. Interment will follow at Nanih Chito Cemetery in Wright City.Cemetery:Interment will follow at Nanih Chito Cemetery in Wright City.Visitation:Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Brumley Funeral Home.Service:Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Yasho United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Bro. Randy Watkins and Bro. Don Batchelor officiating. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nelson Louis, please visit our floral store.