Donald Eugene Nelson, Jr.

Mr. Donald Eugene Nelson, Jr., 73, of Gilmer passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 in Longview. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Donald was born October 2, 1947 to Donald Eugene Nelson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hicks Nelson in Howell, Michigan. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and he worked as a truck driver after leaving the military.

He is survived by his spouse, Mary Ellen Clark, sisters, Sharon Decamp, Denise Nelson and grandson, Allen Maxwell.