Daniel Lee Nelson

Sep 8, 1963 - Jan 15, 2025September 8, 1963 - January 15, 2025

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Daniel Lee Nelson

Sep 8, 1963 - Jan 15, 2025September 8, 1963 - January 15, 2025


Place of birth

Crisfield MD

Most recently lived in

Salisbury, MD

Daniel's favorite hobbies

Spending time with his furbaby "Willo". He also loved spending time with his 3 sons, Jordan, Hunter, and Ryan doing anything from fishing to hunting. He enjoyed kayaking on the local rivers. And he very much loved serving at his church.

Daniel's favorite foods

Dan was a lover of many foods, though above all Dan loved crabs, snow crabs, blue crabs, didn't matter. If he had crabs, he was a happy man. He loved gathering on the holidays for family meals and would have to have all the foods served on his plate !!

Favorite bands and musical artists

Dan had a great love of music. He listened to anything from Jazz and Classical to Gospel and Rock. He enjoyed sitting at local venues and listening to local bands. He also was an avid reader who loved William Shakespeare and Clive Cussler novels.

Interesting facts about Daniel

While in the Army, Dan served as a Paratrooper with The 82nd Airbourne, he was a Ranger, a Medic, and served with Special Forces. He would always share stories of random happenings while he was serving. He would chuckle and get a big old smile on his face. He was proud of what he did.

Daniel loved nothing more than

Favorite place in the world

Dan loved nothing more than being in alone in the woods, with Willo by his side. HE enjoyed watching the wildlife and admiring the serenity and scenery. He found this to be a peaceful place in his heart, mind and soul.

Favorite TV shows

Aside from sports Dan very much enjoyed watching The Chosen, Friends, and any kind of action or war type show.

Favorite sports

Dan absolutely LOVED the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed watching the games, yelling at the tv constantly. He was also a Baltimore Ravens fan and was able to go see them a couple years ago. He also enjoyed watching college football and basketball.

Daniel's profession(s)

Dan very much loved the Lord our God, and he accepted Christ into his heart publicly in October 2024. Although, he had accepted him in his heart many years ago.

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Born on September 8, 1963

Crisfield MD

Passed away on January 15, 2025

Salisbury, MD

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