General Lee Nelson

General Lee Nelson, 83, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born February 23, 1938, in Kiblah, Arkansas, and reared in Ida, LA; the son of Charles Henry Nelson and Beatrice Evans Eubanks.

Lee retired from Halliburton after 35 years. After retirement, he did contract work with Baker and Tri-Point. He was a hard worker who was a good provider for his family. Lee was a friendly person who regularly talked with strangers. He was a gentle giant, but protected his loved ones when needed. His sense of humor made everyone’s lives more fun, and he kept that sense of humor until the end.

Lee will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Ellen Beadle Nelson of Berwick; three daughters, Frances Chaisson of Morgan City, Kathryn Robertson and husband Matt Sr. of Palm Beach, FL, Janet Goulas and husband Gary of Youngsville; one son, Chad Nelson of Plaquemine; daughter-in-law, Alysia Nelson of Patterson; one sister, Carolyn Fontenot of Pierre Part; one half-brother, Jack Eubanks Jr. and wife Susie of Hosston, LA; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Nelson of Bayou Vista and Elrita Darce of Morgan City; nine grandchildren, Tracy Greenwood Souza, Megan Bergeron, Matthew Robertson Jr., Heather Robertson, Connor Nelson, Bailey Fergerson, Kendall Nelson, Morgan Goulas, and Nelson Goulas; three great-grandchildren, Hailey Fontenot, Taylor Souza, and Charli Bergeron; one great-grandchild on the way; godchild, Kevin Voisin.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry Nelson and Beatrice Evans Eubanks; son, Jeffrey Nelson; son-in-law, Timmy Chaisson; brother, Charles Nelson; four half-brothers, Fred, Leroy, Francis, and Jesse Nelson; half-sister, Myrtle Baggett; brother and sisters-in-laws, Johnny and Evelyn Percle, Jessie and Elaine Voisin, Bill Darce, Kennon Beadle, and Lee Fontenot; three grandchildren, Chad Jr., Taylor, and Emma Nelson.

The family would like to give a special thanks to all of Lee’s caregivers who made his life more comfortable during his time of need.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lee’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Pallbearers will be Chad Nelson, Matt Robertson Sr., Matthew Robertson Jr., Connor Nelson, Gary Goulas, and Nelson Goulas. Honorary pallbearers will be Mitch Bergeron and Kenny Fergerson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Berwick with Monsignor Courville officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, January 7, 2022 at Twin City Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Twin City Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with a eulogy being read at 10:00 a.m. After Mass, Lee will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.