Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Nelson, James E., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the age of 71. Dear husband of Shirley Nelson, Dear Son of the the late Thomas Nelson and the late Winifred (Bill) Hill, Loving father of James (Amy) Nelson, Alan (Scharlotte) Nelson, and Kellie (Bill) Mason, Cherished Grandfather of twelve and Great-Grandfather of six. James was a loving uncle and friend to many. He was employed as a Construction Coordinator at Jay Henges Ent. in Earth City prior to his retirement. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local #73.