Donald was born to Oscar and Mattie (Utley) Nelson on July 29, 1929 in Memphis, TN. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for the Veteran's Administration (VA) for 25 years and retired May 10, 1990. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also had many interests including photography, philosophy and volunteering in the Windsor Park Community Garden.
He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Mattie (Utley) Nelson, his stepmother, Lillian (Honey) Cole, his brother Robert Eugene Nelson and his sister Helen Lucille Lorraine.
Donald is survived by his wife Betty Tobutt Nelson, his daughter Victoria Anne Brady and his three grandchildren; Alexandra Marie Brady, James Michael Brady and Katherine Lynn Brady.
A visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Boulevard. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 3 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church, 4301 N. IH-35 (off Airport Blvd).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Austin Pets Alive.
(Please click on the "Tribute Video" link above to watch Mr. Nelson's photo tribute)
