Charles Ray Nelson, 75, Ligonier, died Monday, March 6, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born Nov. 11, 1947. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patti Nelson.

He also is survived by three sons, Jody (Andrea) Nelson, Chris Nelson and Josh (Kristina) Nelson; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six brothers, Larry, Luther, Jackie, Gary, Rickey and Rodney; and seven sisters, Gloria Fay, Linda, Brenda, Joyce, Rose, Bonnie and Barb.

Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is handling arrangements.