Donald Edward Nelson Sr., 76, passed away April 5, 2021 at home in Lone Oak, Tx surrounded by his family.
He was born in Dallas to Effie Loraine and Richard Nelson Sr. Graduated from Sunset High School in 1962, attended college at Texas A&M of Commerce and Arlington College, then was called to fight for his country in the Vietnam War. (Army 1965-1967).
He is survived by his wife Bea Lake-Nelson of 22 years, his older brother Richard (Dickie) Nelson Jr., his former wife Kathy-Sanford-Nelson, and their children, daughter Rhonda Lynn Nelson-Harvey and husband Donald Harvey of Weatherford, son Donald Edward Nelson Jr. and husband David Oleniczak-Nelson of Plano; step daughters Patricia Lake-Voyles of LaRue, and Kristina Lake-Bell and husband Alex Bell of Sachse; a combined total of 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.