~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. William Alexander V. "Alex" Nelson
April 11, 1951 ~ April 18, 2021
Word has reached our website with news of the passing of retired
Delta pilot Captain W. A. (Alex) V. Nelson, age 69. Captain Nelson joined Delta Air Lines 01-23-1978
and was based 030/ATL. He is survived by
many dear friends and extended family members.
Obituary information for Captain Nelson is available online at
Our thanks to Ann Caverly for sharing this sad news of the
loss of a good friend and colleague Alex Nelson.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : William Alexander "Alex" V Nelson
Knoxville - Age 69, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on April
18, 2021. Born and raised in Knoxville, TN, he graduated from Middle Tennessee
State University with a B.S. in Aviation Administration. He is survived by his
niece and nephew in law, Elaine & John MacDonald; great nieces and great
nephew Caroline, Rosie & Bo MacDonald; brother in law Bob Marquis; numerous
cousins, a legion of faithful friends, and Charlie the German Shepherd. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Dr. & Mrs. William A. Nelson, IV; and
sister, Gloria Nelson Marquis.
Alex was a 26 year veteran of Delta Airlines, serving as
Captain of the Boeing 767 at the time of his retirement. He had a lifelong love
of aviation and owned and operated Nelson Aviation prior to joining the ranks
at Delta. Known to his friends as The Captain and his family as Unkie Ozzie,
Alex was a one of a kind personality who lived life to its fullest. He loved
fast cars, his antique Thunderbird, good cigars and overly complicated
technology. He was a wicked pool player who competed in national tournaments
and was known to hustle the unsuspecting from time to time. A lifelong
Tennessee Vols fan, he was always convinced that the next season would be their
return to greatness and glory. In his teen years, Alex headed up the band Sir
Alex and the Absolutes and served as the drummer. He was an avid reader, a
curious seeker of knowledge. He loved sailing and boating in all forms,
particularly at his home on Lake Windward.
Alex was a founding member of the Lake Windward Yacht Club,
and served on its board of directors. He was an integral part of life in the
community of the Spinnakers and Windward as a whole, where he was a 33 year
resident. Alex threw legendary parties that were known far and wide, Derby Day
being his signature annual event. His wardrobe was the stuff of legend, with
themed suits for every holiday and occasion, complete with coordinating socks.
Above all else, Alex was an exceptionally caring and considerate person who
would go out of his way to help anyone.
Alex was exceedingly generous with his time and energy and
loved his family and friends (his chosen family) deeply. His final act of
generosity was serving as an organ donor. A dear friend said it best, "His
biggest fear - his heart - turned out to be his biggest strength. Alex lived in
the moment with all his heart." He is greatly missed by all who knew him.
A private burial in Knoxville will be followed with a
celebration of his life in Alpharetta in the coming weeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation
Army, the American Heart Association or the charitable organization of your
choice.
Arrangements by Rose Funeral and Cremation - Mann.
Online condolences may be made at www.rosefuneraltn.com
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