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Dontraz Levar Nelson JOHNS ISLAND - The relatives and friends of Mr. Dontraz Levar Nelson and those of his beloved parents, Betty and Joseph Murray and Norman Smalls, those of his grandparents, the late Peggy R. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smalls, those of his step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Murray, those of his aunts: Simone Jackson, Annette Nelson, Sonya Nelson, Tashia Gadsden, Helen Bunche ( the late Morris), Lillie Mae Matthews, Ida Matthews, Yvonne Matthews, Linda Matthews, Betty Carol White (Dwayne) and Mary Nelson, those of his uncles: Jerome Nelson (Pat), Ben Gadsden, Jacob Smalls, Corey Smalls, James Nelson (Hattie), Robert Nelson (Vermell), the late Oliver L. Nelson (Shirley), James Matthews, Jr. (Karen), Anthony Bryant (Victoria), William Matthews, the late David L. Matthews, Gregory Bryant and Milton Bryant, those of his godmother, Jackie Triplette, those of his best friend, Simone Rivers, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Friday, March 12, 2010, 12:00 Noon at St. James United Methodist Church, 1139 Main Road, John's Island, SC. Interment: Church Cemetery. Rev. Angelin J. Simmons, Pastor. Mr. Nelson will lie in state at the church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends may call or visit Walker's Mortuary today (Thursday) between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 8:00 p.m. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, SC, Phone: (843) 559-0341, FAX: (843) 559-3415. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dontraz Nelson

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Machelle Gadsden

April 8, 2010

To Betty,
May God be with you and your family during this sad time. I cant say I know how you feel because I dont. But I can tell you that God only takes the best and Dontraz was one of the best. Just keep your faith in Him and he will make everything alright. Just keep your strength in the Lord.

LaTisha Brown

March 12, 2010

To the Murray & Nelson Families:

Betty, earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. As you go through life's sorrow, the loss of someone you love may your own faith in God sustain you. Bringing you comfort today, courage for tomorrow, and hope in your heart always.

With Deepest Sympathy and Prayers

Christopher & LaTisha Brown
Jacksonville, Florida

Janet Snipe

March 12, 2010

Betty,
May the lord continue to strengthen you through this difficult time. I /don't know how you feel because I have never experience losing a child, but I do know that god can and will give you the strength that you need. You did everything that was possible for Dontraz and now he's in a better place. May god bless you and your family and know that we love you!!!

Rev. William, Janet, and D'Leta Snipe

Shaquan Simmons

March 12, 2010

may God continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow

RICARDO JONES

March 12, 2010

FATHER GOD,
IN YOUR NAME I ASK THAT YOU USE YOUR HOLY SPIRIT AS A COMFORTER FOR THIS FAMILY. GIVE THEM UNDERSTANDING AND STRENGTH. HELP ALL OF US TO REMEBER THAT EARTH HAS NO SORROW HEAVEN CAN'T HEAL.

IN JESUS NAME
A-MEN

Sam & Tonya Brown

March 11, 2010

Betty, Joseph & Family...
My heart breaks for you, but my love grows so much stronger. You are like family to us and you were there for the birth of our son. Through the journey you kept your smile, but most of all your faith. Dontaz is happy. He knows you were there to the end and you have memories to treasure forever. As Jesus said, "I am with you always, even until the end of the world". God Bless you.

Celestine & Rufus Jinks

March 11, 2010

To Betty and the family sorry i am unable to attend but my heart grieves for you and your lost , I know what you are going through, I have been there. I pray that the lord will keep, guide, and comfort you in this time grieving.

LaDawn Frasier

March 11, 2010

Betty,Joseph and family...may God continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow. I am there with you in spirit. Peace and Blessings, LaDawn

Myron & Quintella Heyward & Family

March 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 11, 2010

Betty, Joe & Family,

Look to the LORD for strength in the days ahead. He is your comforter. God has also put friends and family in your life to help comfort you. Dontraz is with the LORD now and he will never feel anymore pain.

Carol Mitchell, Jeremy & Jasmine

Carol Mitchell

March 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elder Harriett Blake

March 11, 2010

My deepest condolence goes out to the family of Mr. Dontraz Nelson, we sometimes dont understand why things are done or why times like this hurt so bad. But we do know that whatever God allows and whatever God does it is for His Glory... we sadly go through times like this and it hurts and the missing puzzle seems to never fit again, but I express to the family that through it all Jesus is our comforter so yes cry and yes feel the departure but it shall be filled with the Love of Jesus over time. Be Bless and know that Jesus is oh so near just reach out and feel His presence that will take you through and never let go of His precious hands, cause there is where Dontraz is. Much love to you all.

Major and Gail Moultrie

March 11, 2010

To Betty and Joseph Murray and Family

We are so sorry to hear about Dontraz's passing. We pray that the Lord grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding during your hours of bereavement.

Joyce Cantlope

March 11, 2010

Prayers and love go out to the Murray and Nelson family during this time of sadness.~

March 10, 2010

To Betty and Joseph Murray & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement.
Remember that earth has no sorrow than heaven cannot heal. May God strengthen your entire family.

Cassandra Middleton Minson and Leroy Minson & Family

March 10, 2010

To Betty and Joseph Murray & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement.
Remember that earth has no sorrow than heaven cannot heal. May God Bless your entire family.

Cassandra Middleton Minson and Leroy Minson & Family

Jeanette Stewart

March 10, 2010

To the Family of Dontraz Nelson,
My condolences for your lost of Mr. Nelson, whom I didn't know. Still I could see the love of him through all of you visiting at the hospital. My son, Michael was in rm 667. May your memories of Mr. Nelson sustain all of
you. May God bless!
Respectfully;
Jeanette S. Stewart

Shevella

March 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Curtis and Andrea Bradley

March 9, 2010

To Joseph and Betty Murray & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your difficult times. May God continue to strengthened you as the days go by.

Regina, Chantanay, Chavon & Bryan Butler

March 9, 2010

To Betty and Family:
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee. The relationship between a mother and her child is such a blessing and a joy. We love all of you and my prayer for you all is to find comfort in knowing that our LORD is always there.

March 9, 2010

To Betty and family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Simone our prayers are with you all at this time. Your son and nephew is in a better place now where there's no more pain and suffering. Keep your heads up and look to the hills. We are thinking about you. MUSC ER Registration 1 West Night Shift. God Bless.

Kenneth Murray Sr

March 8, 2010

Joseph and Betty, you are in our prayers. You know he's in Gods hands where he will suffer no more.
Kenneth and Melinda Murray Sr and family.( North Charleston)

March 8, 2010

Betty, Joe and Josilyn,
During this time of grief, we will uplift you in prayer and ask God to give you the strength that is needed to make it through these tough times during the loss of your son. We offer our deepest condolences and I am here if you need a friend. Jesus loves you.... and so do I.

Ekwah Traylor

March 8, 2010

Betty, Joe and Josilyn,
During this time of grief, we will uplift you in prayer and ask God to give you the strength that is needed to make it through these tough times during the loss of your son,brother. We offer our deepest condolences and I am here if you need a friend. Jesus loves you.... and so do I.

steven and jacqueline white

March 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gabby & Sadie Green

March 8, 2010

Joseph and Betty,
Gabby and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of Dontraz. We know how close the three of you were. Take confort in knowing that your Baby is in no more pain and is resting in God's Loving Arm. I am sorry that we are not there with the Family to express our sympathy in person. We Love you and will be praying for You.
Love Ya.

Candice Fripp

March 8, 2010

I express great sympathy in hearing about the loss of my classmate(St. John's High School)

Jackie Hunt Triplett (Godmother)

March 8, 2010

Betty,
Be encouraged and know that our son has traveled to a better place. May the love of Jesus Christ comfort you now and always. I Love you my Friend.

Alice Butler Ravenel

March 8, 2010

To Betty, Joseph & Family
May the Grace of God keep you during these dark hour of sorrow. The grief you feel to day is only for a night truly joy will come in the morning. Believe in your heart that Dontraz in the best place ever you can't see it now for the tears and sorrow but by and by you'll understand. Know that God is with you even though your heart is drowning in pain and He will see you through. The family is praying for you and we are here with you every step of the way. Love all Class of `81 &`82

Bernice Hunt and Family

March 8, 2010

To: Betty, Joseph and Family:
May God's love and peace continue to sustain you during this difficult time. We love all of you!!!

Celia Mitchell

March 8, 2010

To My Dear BeBe:
Be comforted, for you are a child of the Redeemer! The Lord will always be there for you. Your every need will be filled. Your every sorrow will be mourned. The Lord shall faithfully lift your head and strengthen you in your time of sorrow. Lean on Him. Trust in Him. For He is worthy. And He will care for you.

Margie Brown

March 8, 2010

May God Bless you and Your Family!
My prayers are with you!


Margie Brown and Family, Goose Greek, S.C.

Margie Brown

March 8, 2010

May God Bless you and your family!

March 8, 2010

Sorry about your loss, keep your hands in Gods hands, and he will see you through it all.

Margie Brown & family Goose Creek,S.C.

Yolanda Greene

March 8, 2010

Betty & Joseph, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.

Melanie Hunt

March 8, 2010

Ms. Betty May God be with you and the family. My prayers are with you all. Love you.

Jerry Butler

March 8, 2010

Bro Joe Murray and Family....
Trials dark on every hand, and we can not understand...All the ways that God will lead us, to that Blessed promised land...But he'll guide us with his eye, and we'll follow til we die, for we'll understand it better, by and by... In His Service...Jerry Butler & family

David

March 8, 2010

Dontraz was and still is my best friend. All the trips to Florida were amazing with me, Donnie and Skeeta. Donnie kept me going. He kept me on my toes all the time. Now, I feel lost without him but I know God makes no mistakes and I'm so glad he place Donnie in my life. I Love you man and i will always keep you alive in my heart

Kids footlocker #6881

March 7, 2010

Our prayers go out the the Nelson family. Dontraz u will always be in our prayers.

Betty McKelvey

March 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are extened to you and your family.

Sarah-Gibbs coulter

March 7, 2010

To Betty and family may God be with you all doing your time of sorrow.

Tawana & Harriett Seabrook

March 7, 2010

You have been guided by God through the years and he will continue to guide you! Love,

Michelle

March 7, 2010

Betty, I am sorry for your loss and you will be in my prayers, if you need anything do not hesitate to call....Dontraz always made me laugh when yall staying down here there was never a dull moment....I miss yall and love yall....He is no longer in pain and watching over yall

Donnise "Dee-Dee" Foster and Family

March 7, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ernest & Cherry Pinckney

March 7, 2010

Dear Joseph & Betty Murray & Family

Our Thoughts and Prayer are with you. Know that God will see you through.

Wayne & Valerie Anderson

March 7, 2010

Dear Joseph & Betty Murray & Family,

Please know that you all are in our thougths and prayers. Hold fast to God Hand and he will lead you safely through all things. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to your own understanding.

Gwendolyn Smith (Grand-aunt)

March 7, 2010

Betty: My heart goes out to you during this difficult time with the loss of your son. Lord knows I cannot know the pain you bear because I've never been there. Know that God will give you strength and He will carry you through this. Let Dontraz memories serve as a comfort stool and he is just resting because your angel will always be with you.

Jocelyn Nelson

March 7, 2010

This rite here is my oldest cousin Donnie i will miss u and sure wil a bunch of us bt we kno ur lookin dwn on us.....Love ya nd u will truely b missed it seems like yesterday u say "Josh u want to ride da bus or u want me to take u"....

Katrina Crawford

March 7, 2010

To the Nelson and Jackson families,

You all are in my every thoughts and prayers during the loss of your love one. I had the privilege of meeting Donnie about 3 years ago. His presence was enough to light a entire room, and he had a very warm and welcoming persona. My mind just ran on Donnie, just the other day, I was thinking about how I missed our conversations on the phone. I thank God, for the little time that I did know Donnie, and its sad that he is gone. However, to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. I am sure that Donnie is looking down from Heaven. He is in a better place now. Rest on my friend, you were like family, and I will never forget you.

cs

March 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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