Bro. Danny R. Nelson

Brother Danny Ray Nelson of Clay passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home.  Danny was born in Henderson to the late Marion Cline and Laura Nelson. He was a coal miner and he worked for Island Creek and retired from Alliance Coal.  He was also minister and preached at Star Hope General Baptist Church for 42 years.  He was also owner and operator of Nelson Auto Body Shop and Nelson Auto Sales.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 2 brothers Jimmy Nelson and M.C. Nelson 

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Joan Nelson, 1 daughter Michelle Carlisle (Adam) 1 son Scott Nelson all of Clay, 5 grandchildren Timothy Carlisle (Amy), Danielle Flener (Matt), Dalton Nelson (Morgan), Lilly Nelson, and Landon Nelson,  6 great grandchildren Anna Carlisle, Rayleigh Flener, Abbie Flener, Elijah Carlisle, Addison Flener, and Baby Nelson.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Brother Corey Rash officiating. Visitation will be Friday, August 12, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Vanover Funeral Home and from 8:00 AM till service time on Saturday.

Memorial contributions can be made to Oddfellows Cemetery, c/o Jessica Mitchell, 750 Oscar Todd Road, Clay, Kentucky 42404 envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Due to a family emergency visitation for Danny Nelson is canceled tonight.  It is being rescheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2022 visitation starting at 11:00 AM .  Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

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