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Daniel Scott Nelson
August 23, 2013
Mr. Daniel Scott Nelson, 30, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in Pensacola.
Mr. Nelson was a native of Ft. Hood, Texas, former resident of Brewton for 15 years and had resided in Bratt for the past 15 years. Mr. Nelson was a student at the Atmore Campus of Jefferson Davis Junior College. He is preceded in death by his father, Morris Scott Nelson; brother, LCpl Travis Nelson and grandfathers, Morris W. Nelson and Thomas A. Updike.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Updike (Bubba) McGhee of Brewton; stepmother, Beckie Sanspree Nelson of Bratt; wife, Melissa Royster Nelson of Bratt; one son, Quinton Scott Nelson of Bay Minette; two daughters, Amber Leigh Whitehurst and Caitlin Marie Nelson both of Bratt; four sisters, Jenna Nelson (Kevin) McCall of Brewton, Sharelyn I. McGhee and Shaylee D. Cash all of Brewton, AL and Anna Louise Nelson of Bratt; grandmothers, Martha Nell Updike and Louise Nelson both of Brewton and two nephews, Aydin & Jaxon Nelson of Brewton.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Dwinger officiating.
Burial will follow at the Green Acres Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until funeral time at 2 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Earl Self, Michael Updike, Steven Updike, Chase Updike, Will Taylor and Chad Stacey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dawson Chavers, Brandon Nelson and Heath Bryan.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
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Praying for the beautiful family Daniel has left behind. My thought turn to all of you and my family and I will pray for our merciful Father to be with you. We feel very grateful to have known Daniel and be considered a part of Beckies extended family. We are here for you if you need us.
Melissa, I cant imagine your life right now, but please let me know if I can do anything for you. Jenna, remember I’m here for you and the boys. Take care of each other….. our love ……
Words cannot describe the sorrow that I feel for this family. The past 3 years has been so devastating for you. Just lean on God and trust in him to get you through this. My prayers will always be with you!