Frank J. Nelson Jr.

Frank J. Nelson Jr.

Frank Nelson Obituary

Published by Delaware State News on Jul. 9, 2010.
Frank J. Nelson Jr., 54 SMYRNA - Frank J. Nelson Jr., of Smyrna, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI). He was 54. Mr. Nelson was born June 25, 1956, in Milford, the son of Frank J. Nelson, Sr. and Bertha L. Nelson. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Zena and enjoyed sitting by the lake at DHCI and cooking. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha M. Krasulak. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Wesley, Bruce, and Jeffrey and his wife Peggy; his good friend and caregiver, Dawn Hollingsworth; former caregiver, Pat Skabla; and his dog, Zena. Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 11, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of DHCI located on 100 Sunnyside Rd. Smyrna. Burial will be private. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.

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