William Edmund Neslage

William Edmund Neslage II, passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home on November 12, 2015. He was a beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend. William was born on May 2, 1967 in Pampa, Texas. He and his family moved around Texas and settled in San Angelo in the early 1980's. William was a 1985 graduate of Central High School, where he made life-long friends and was an accomplished member of the golf team - two constants that remained throughout his lifetime. After high school, William obtained his BBA from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Once again, William made life-long friends and brothers. Following college, William was a very successful businessman, working for Magnolia Coca-Cola. William successfully helped reorganized and run operations in areas including San Angelo, El Paso, Las Cruces, Tucson and Mexico. William's tenacity in business was only rivaled by his passion for cooking. He was an amazing cook who had a deep appreciation for good food and great company. In 1995, William reconnected with a classmate from San Angelo, Kyra Evans. The two hit it off, began dating and were married on April 21, 1998. From their marriage two wonderful children were born, William Edmund Neslage III (Trey) and Karygan. William loved his children more than anything. He was always involved in their lives whether it was through grand excursions supporting Trey's fantastic baseball abilities, to simply watching cartoons with Karygan in his lap. William was a "workaholic" when it came to his job as a father. William is survived by his wife of nearly 18 years, Kyra Evans Neslage, his son Trey and daughter Karygan, all of San Angelo. He is also survived by his father Bill Neslage and wife Debbie of Brady, Texas; mother Theresa Williams and husband Tom of Lubbock, Texas; sister Elizabeth Gray and husband Deric of Hobbs, New Mexico; Sister Catherine Pruett and husband J. Tom of Hobbs, New Mexico; Sister Catrina Fernandez and husband Ivan of Nuremburg Germany. He is also survived by special in-laws, Pat and W.C. Evans of San Angelo, as well as Kim and Jim Jones, also of San Angelo. William had many very special nieces and nephews whom he always loved. They include Tyler Jones, Kendall Jones, Evan Gray, Channing Gray, Maggie Forga, Casey Forga, Madeline Forga, Knox Forga, and Sebastian Fernandez. He is also survived by countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who greatly love William and his family. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 pm Tuesday November 17th at Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo. Pastor Taylor Sandlin will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Goodwin, John Edward Neslage, Jim Jones, Tyler Jones, Deric Gray, J.Tom Pruett and John David Burk. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you consider a donation in William's name to the charity of your choice.