Nelson Formagus

Nelson Joe Formagus, 62, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was born on October 8, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to Joe and Alice Formagus. Nelson graduated from high school at Thomas Jefferson High School, class of 1970 and graduated from college at Stephen F. Austin University, class of 1975. Nelson spent most of his career within the insurance industry, caring for his clients, in Port Arthur and Houston. Nelson was very active in community service during his time in Port Arthur, including involvement with CavOilcade, Sertoma, Lions Club and the YMCA. Nelson always wanted the people around him to be smiling and having fun. His involvement in such community service was to make this happen as much as possible. He moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 2002. In his free time Nelson enjoyed playing golf, watching University of Texas Longhorn football, cooking his famous spaghetti sauce with meatballs, and relaxing pool side. However, Nelson most enjoyed spending time with family and friends while “having a ball”. He is survived by his son, Brian (Jennifer) Formagus of Springfield, Virginia; his daughter Laura (Curt) Jordan of Dumfries, Virginia; his grandchildren Emma and Nathan of Springfield, Virginia and MacKenzie of Dumfries, Virginia; his sister Betty (Joe) Pfeiler of Robstown, Texas; and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home (sawyergeorgefuneralhome.com) in Corpus Christi from 12:30PM to 2PM, with a funeral service directly following. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will follow the interment.