Mr. Willie Hase Nelson, 91 of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi departed this life, Wednesday October 23, 2019. Mr. Nelson was a Mississippi Gulf Coast resident for more than 40 years. He was a member of Mount Chapel Baptist Church, Waveland, Mississippi. Mr. Nelson attended Lee Station High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. After his time at Lee Station High School, Mr. Nelson enlisted in the United States Army where he served for three years in the World War II.

Mr. Nelson was a kind and compassionate man. He possessed life experiences and wisdom that were unmatched. His love for his family and friends served as a testament to the type of man that he was. Mr. Nelson lived a simple life and enjoyed the simple things in life. In his spare time, Mr. Nelson enjoyed watching western television shows and watching sports. It is said that simplicity is the truest joy of life. Simplicity was the way of life for Mr. Nelson and joy is absolutely what he brought into the lives of all who were blessed to know him. Although he has transitioned from this life, his love, light, and laughter will forever be cherished and remembered.

He is preceded in death by both parents, Mr. Herman Nelson and Mrs. Johnnie Smith Nelson; two children; 2 brothers, and one sister.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his beautiful wife, Mrs. Annie Marie Nelson- Bay St. Louis; 10 children; one sister; and a host of grandchildren, great-gran children, other relatives, loved ones and friends.