David Nelson, Jr., 66, of West Haven, departed this life September 23, 2007. He was the husband of Bernice Nelson.
Born in Gable, SC, August 27, 1941, he was the son of the late David Nelson, Sr. and Annie Nelson.
Prior to retiring in 2003, he was employed at CT Transit as a Bus Operator.
He was an Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Shawn Nelson; a daughter, Tracy Nelson; a sister, Pearl Welch; grandchildren, David D. Nelson, Darius J. Nelson, Chase and Bryce Hart and Lashawn Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Nelson.
A celebration of Mr. Nelson's life and legacy will be held Thursday, September 27, 2007, at 6:00 PM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Friends may call from 5:00-6:00 PM. Burial in Sardina, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Yale New Haven Hospital Cancer Center, 20 York St., New Haven, CT 06520.
