Skeeter Nelson

Charles L. “Skeeter” Nelson, age 79, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Leon and Hermena Nelson, Skeeter was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1966. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country from 1966-1969. Skeeter was a faithful parishioner of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church and was a Fourth Degree Knight, Fr. Sheldon Kelly Council. He was also a member of the London Lions Club. Skeeter was a dedicated Roughrider! He was chosen the Roughrider Fan of the Year in 2024 and helped plan the West Jefferson Alumni Association Banquets. He loved attending Friday night football games cheering on West Jeff. In addition to his parents, Skeeter was preceded in death by his wife Sheila Nelson who passed in 2021, son Joseph Nelson, wife Catherine Nelson, son Mickey Nelson, and brother Steve Nelson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Erika and Brian Ciborek, son Chris (Beth) Campbell, daughter Christina Nelson, grandchildren: Hunter (Mackenzie) Ciborek, Avery Ciborek, Brittany (Caitlin) Campbell, Zachary Campbell, Kennedy Campbell, Kaiden Nelson, Joey Nelson, Molly Nelson, four great-grandchildren, sister Helen “Becky” (Larry) Witt, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many wonderful friends.

Family will receive friends from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. FRIDAY at the RADER-MCDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 West Main Street, West Jefferson, OH 43162 (614)-879-9222. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00a.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 at SAINTS SIMON & JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9350 High Free Pike, West Jefferson, OH 43162 with Father Dwayne McNew, Celebrant. Burial will follow the Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West Jefferson.

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share your favorite memories and to send your condolences to the family.