Donald Franklin Nelson Obituary

In loving memory of Donald Franklin Nelson (Decatur, Alabama), who departed this world on February 10, 2026 at the age of 83. Donald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Franklin Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Donald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Lou Sledge Nelson; his daughters, Suzanne Nelson and Merry Nelson Albro (Mike); and his granddaughter Jolie Albro.