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Earl W. Nelson Jr.

Posted 6/18/14

Nelson, Jr., 91 CRISFIELD - Earl W. "Buster" Nelson, Jr., 91, of Crisfield, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Crisfield July 26, 1922, he was a son …

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Earl W. Nelson Jr.

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Nelson, Jr., 91 CRISFIELD - Earl W. "Buster" Nelson, Jr., 91, of Crisfield, died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Crisfield July 26, 1922, he was a son of the late Earl W. Nelson, Sr. and Virginia Nelson Sterling. A US Army Air Force veteran of World War II, he was a Bridge Tender of the Hanover Street Bridge for many years and was a welder for the former Wayne Pump before he retired. He attended the Crisfield Wesleyan Church and was a member of the Stanley Cochrane Post #16 American Legion in Crisfield. He loved music, playing the guitar, working on the water and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by a son, Bucky Nelson of New Cumberland, Pa.; a granddaughter, Cary M. Pranaitis; a great-grandson, Tristan; three sisters, Rosalyn, Iris Justice of Crisfield, and Susan Powell of Crisfield; a brother, Martin Sterling of Puerto Rico; and several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ephriam and Leroy "Barney" Riggin. A graveside funeral service and interment with military honors was Friday, June 20, 2014 at the American Legion Cemetery in Crisfield. Rev. Bob Daniels officiated. To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com

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