Cover photo for Don Hugh Nelson Jr.'s Obituary
Don Hugh Nelson Jr. Profile Photo
1934 Don 2023

Don Hugh Nelson Jr.

August 22, 1934 — October 16, 2023

Danville, WV

 

Don Hugh Nelson Jr., 89, of Danville, WV passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2023. 

 

He was born August 22, 1934 and was a son of the late Don Sr. and Della Nelson.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife Erma Nelson; siblings Malloy Nelson, Anna Lee Miller, Delta Mae Hill, Darrell Nelson, Dennis Nelson, and Alvin Nelson.

 

He was a member of Boone County Association of Retired School Employees.  He was a member of the Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church at Turtle Creek, Danville, WV.

 

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Nelson; children, Donald Nelson (Robin), Donna Marcum, Ronald Nelson (Sandy), Bruce Nelson (Erika), Starla Mabe (Andy); seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Genevieve Edna Nelson.

 

Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 22 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with Rev. Tom Bias officiating.  Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison.

 

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 21 at the funeral home. 

 

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Don Hugh Nelson Jr., please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, October 21, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Handley Funeral Home- Danville

439 Phipps Ave, Danville, WV 25053

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Handley Funeral Home- Danville

439 Phipps Ave, Danville, WV 25053

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 1327

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree