Darrell E Nelson

Darrell Everett Nelson, 74, of Bourbonnais, IL., passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Darrell was born on August 5, 1948, in Kankakee, IL., the son of Everett and Laverne (Mitchell) Nelson. He is survived by his daughters, Angelique and Chantell Nelson of Idaho; his granddaughter Dominique Nelson; his great granddaughter, Elyse Nelson of California; a step-daughter, Juli Reiniche of Bourbonnais, IL.; her children, Rickie and Danielle; eight grandchildren; a daughter, Bobbi (Robert) Haggard of Bradley, IL., her four children, Robert, Ashli, Shane, and Alex and three grandchildren, Kaysyn, Chey, and Nikolas, who all loved their “P” and will miss him dearly. Some of the jobs in his life included Gould Battery, Daniel Auto Supply, a bartender at Skinny’s and retired from Sears Roebuck and Company. Darrell was a simple, easy-going kind of guy who enjoyed doing yard work as well as spending time in his garage listening to music and hanging out with his friends watching Nascar. He was also a member of the Bradley Bourbonnais Sportsman’s Club where he enjoyed drinking a few beers, spending time with his friends, and rooting for his team, The Green Bay Packers. Let’s not forget his daily trips to Kroger to pick up his lucky lottery numbers. Darrell was a fighter and a determined man. He said in the hospital that “He was not done yet.” His odds were 50/50 and as a gambling man he proved that by how hard he fought. His memory will live on, and he will never be forgotten. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; two brothers, Phillip and Robert and the “love” of his life, Janet Nelson, who he has now joined to spend eternity. Private services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11am. Interment will be at Mound Grove Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the wishes of the family.