Donald Edward Nelson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 26, 2022, at the age of 69, Donald Edward Nelson (Clifton Forge, Virginia) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father William Wallace; his adoptive parents, Charles Bernard Nelson and Edythe Rabie Nelson; his son Donnie Nelson; his grandson Aarron Manley Batts; and his siblings, Victoria Porter, Nina Outlaw, Wanda Hinks, Paul Breazeale, William Morton, Roy Loomis, Leslie Goldfinger, James Smith and Gary Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Lorie Persinger Nelson of Clifton Forge; his children, Tonia Nelson Madison (Scott) of Clifton Forge, James Donald Monroe Nelson (Anna Burckhalter) of Leland, NC and William Jackson Lee Nelson (Christina Abigail) of Leland, NC; his brother Carl Tingler (Teressa) of Covington; his grandchildren, Tavis Burckhalter, Hailey Lennon, Hunter Nelson, Courtney Lennon, Alexis Roberts, Naomi Nelson, Taylor Roberts, Breanna Nelson, Owen Madison and Hayden Madison; his great grandchildren, Noah Nelson, Brielle Gutierrez and Lane Burckhalter; his close friends, Timothy, Sue Higgins, Johnny Angle, Oral Roberts and Shane Cox; and his pets, Reba Jane and Bandit. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Valley View Animal Rescue, 5757 Rich Patch Road, Covington, Virginia 24426.
