Darrell Timothy Nelson Sr.

Darrell Timothy Nelson Sr. entered into eternal rest at the VA Hospital in New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 61. He was a native of New Orleans, LA but also lived in Jacksonville, FL for 39 years. Darrell graduated from George Washington Carver Senior High School in 1978. He attended college at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. He later joined the United States Navy. Darrell was preceded in death by his late father, Robert D. LaStrap, late mother, Betty Nelson, late father-in-law Lavern Houston, and late mother-in-law Willie Lee Houston. Darrell was married to Yulandia Houston Nelson. He was the father of (3 sons) Darrell T. Nelson, Jr. (Charlotte), Darren Nelson, and Warren Houston (NuNu). Darrell was survived by his wife Yulandia Houston Nelson, 1 brother Gilbert Nelson (Anita), 1 Aunt Mildred Keller, 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 8 brother-in-laws, 8 sister-in-laws, host of nieces, nephews, devoted nephew Roman Green, cousins, 1 goddaughter, Delaney Foley, and friends. Pastor, officers, and members of Christian Fellowship Cathedral, all neighboring churches, and Boomtown Casino are invited to attend the funeral services at Gentilly Baptist Church, 5141 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Willie D. Breaux officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by Professional Funeral Service, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116.