Forrest “Danny” Nelson
Forrest Daniel “Danny” Nelson, age 58, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 27, 1961, to Roberta Ann Bonnette and Gerald Lynn Nelson.
Danny was a believer in Jesus Christ, knowing that Jesus is the only way to eternal salvation with God the Father, believing Jesus when he said, “I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in Me though he may die, he shall live and whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.” John 11:25
He was married to his beloved for 34 years. He loved the Lord, his family, & the second amendment. Through the years Danny was known as a proud Harding University dad, a Whataburger connoisseur, an excellent BBQ grill master, an active Girl Scout Cookie Dad and an overall Superman to his two girls, Melissa & Megan, whom he loved dearly.
He worked as a Safety Specialist in the oil & gas industry for over 20 years. On the job he was known as just “Forrest.” He blessed many with his generosity and sense of humor throughout his travels.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Nelson; daughters, Melissa Stanaland and her husband, Nathan, and Megan Nelson all from Katy, Texas; stepdad, Nathan G. Miller, Sr. of Beaumont, Texas; brothers, Gerold Miller, of Beaumont, Texas, and Branden Miller and his wife, Gretchen, of Lexington, Kentucky.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Ann Bonnette Miller; grandmother, Irene Easter Day LeBlanc; and father, Gerald Lynn Nelson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Park Central Church of Christ, 3901 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas. Place of interment will be Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Texas.
Comments
Barbara Knox
So sorry for the loss of Danny. The loss of a husband and father leaves a big hole in your heart. Prayers for your family.
Scott and Jeanne McElwee
Our hearts are grieved that you are gone, but we know you are in heaven, and we rejoice to think of you so happy and perfectly healthy there. We will see you again one day, friend.
John Deitrich
I went to school with Danny and we ran the rodeos and welded together. Danny had a unique, honest, way of talkIng. He was very smart and positive. After high school, we both worked in the oil and gas industry in many different cities and states and ran in to each other in Plaquemine, Louisiana in 2011. He was the inspector and I was the welder. Danny and I have stayed in touch by phone since then. I will miss him and he will be missed by many other’s.
Gerald Spears
Forrest will be missed. We worked together for many years. Forrest was a man of his word. He will be missed.
Tonya Griffin
Forrest was an amazing man. He was a true man of God. He loved his family more than anything. I am totally heart broken. We will be praying for His lovely wife and girls.