David Alan Nelson

David Nelson passed away at his home in Atlanta on April 28, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn C. Nelson. David leaves behind his mother, Carolyn Nelson, brother, Jeff Nelson and sister-in-law, Dolores Nelson.

He was born on December 23, 1961 in Knoxville, TN. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Duke University in 1984 and went on to earn an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University in 1994. David enjoyed working in the retail industry for over 25 years but his true passion was helping others through his work for many charitable organizations.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to charities which were dear to David.

Leather Leadership Conference (leatherleadership.org)

Leather Heart Foundation (leather heart.org)

Lost-n-Foundation Youth (LNFY.org)

There will be a gathering of friends and a celebration of David’s life at H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill in Atlanta on Saturday, May 7th with receiving of friends and family from 1 to 2 pm and a memorial service following.