Entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2009, Earl William Nelson of Cape Coral, Fl. He was born in Northfield, MN on May 27, 1915 a son of Thomas and Hannah Pearson Nelson. Earl was a graduate of St. Olaf College,received his Masters and Doctorate from Perdue University and was a retired chemical engineer. He is survived by his daughter Judith N. Gore and her husband, John, of Culpepper, VA..; his son, Thomas G. Nelson and his wife, Deborah of Charleston as well as his grandchildren, Thomas C. Nelson and Beth N. Ratcliff and her husband, Chris. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A condolence may be made to his Guest Book through www.charlestonfunerals.com Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365