On May 25, 2026, at the age of 70. Of Maple Shade.
Survived by his children, Danny and Danielle; sisters, Patricia Watson and Rose DeMarco; brothers, Donald Nelson and Alfred Nelson; devoted friend, Karen; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as devoted caregivers and staff of The Palace in Maple Shade.
Predeceased by his parents, Hilliard Albert Nelson and Genevea Ida Nelson (nee Land); brothers, Larry Nelson and Ronald Nelson; sisters, Doris Rufo, Lola Jane Todd, Geraldine Louis, Geneva Murphy and Brenda Nelson.
Danny worked many years as a painter alongside his family at Best Painters out of Voorhees. He enjoyed boxing and Prize Fighting and always found of playing basketball with his great-nephew, Joey.
At Danny’s request, funeral services will be private.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Danny Ray Nelson. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
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