Dalton Michael Nelson

Dalton Michael Nelson obituary, Jackson, TN

Dalton Michael Nelson

Dalton Nelson Obituary

Visit the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer website to view the full obituary.

Dalton Michael Nelson was born September 1, 1994 in Selmer, TN the son of Sandra Kaye English and the late Bobby Michael Nelson.

He was united in marriage to Sarah Beth Lamberth on June 17, 2017.

Dalton was a wonderful husband, father and brother. He went above and beyond to provide for his family. He loved to watch his wife and daughters face light up when he did the smallest or the biggest gestures made each ones day shine so bright. He enjoyed taking his family to the mountains - a place that held so many special memories. Dalton was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, riding four wheelers, and camping with his family. 

He worked hard to beat the odds he had been dealt with in life. He had started his own business - Nxtgen Concrete Coating and worked hard to establish a name for his business. Dalton was a jack of all trades and could do anything he put his mind too. 

Growing up, Dalton was always surrounded by cousins at his Granny's house and they all remained close. 

Dalton departed this life on December 1, 2023 in Brownsville, Tennessee at the age of 29 Years, 3 Months. He is survived by his wife Sarah Beth Nelson of Jackson, TN; four daughters, Addyson Lamberth, Annabella Nelson Henry, Braylee Nelson, and Zoey Nelson; mother, Sandy Nelson of Jackson, TN; a sister, Casey Leatherwood of Jackson, TN and her daughter, Hadleigh Leatherwood; grandmother, Ann Middleton and husband Joe of Raegan, TN; father-in-law, David Lamberth of Pocahontas, TN and friend, Margie Smith of Selmer, TN; mother-in-law, Amy Yancey of Counce, TN; grandparents-in-law, Carl and Brenda Hazelwood of Bolivar, TN; brother-in-law, Cody Lamberth and wife RubyCarol of Corinth, MS; uncle, Daniel Middleton of Raegan, TN; stepbrother, Isaac Nelson of Raegan, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his father, Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by grandparents, Paul David and Doris English.

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160 West Cypress Ave P. O. Box 309, Selmer, TN 38375

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