Brooks Alan Nelson

Brooks Alan "Tiny" Nelson, 67 passed away May 3, 2021 at Halifax Hospital, Daytona Beach. Born April 5, 1954. He is survived by his wife, Susan of 50 years, today, June 12, his son Jacob Nelson of DeLand, grandchildren, Hayden and Hailee, his son Jonathan Nelson of Texas, grandsons Gage Alan, Briar Jon, and Riggs Alan Nelson. He loved being a Papa. He is also survived by his sisters Linda Smith (Jackie) of Seville and Patsy Mew of North Carolina, his nephew Wayne Smith (Patti) and family, of Texas, his sister-in-law Faith Haskins McClintock (Jeff) of Ormond Beach, nephew Tony Trochlell (Kathy), of England, niece Kimberlee Haskins of Daytona Beach, his baby girl from the time she was born until the day he passed, and nephew Jeffery McClintock of Ormond Beach and his brother-in-law, Jimmy Haskins (Joanne) of Seville. He is also survived by close friends Jess and Cathy Walker and family of Texas and Utah and Ryan Moore, all around good friend of Ormond Beach. He is predeceased by his oldest son, Jason Brooks Nelson. Jason was always a thoughtful and loving son.
He is also preceded in death by his parents Brooks Nelson and Nadine Waters, and also by his nephews Allen Haskins, Matthew Haskins and Tyler Smith. Alan retired from Volusia County Road and Bridge and Solid Waste Management after 35 years. He loved and respected all of the men he worked with, never asked anyone to do anything he wouldn't do himself or was already doing. He remembered his employment with the county as good times. Alan loved music (especially country music). He loved Cher. He also loved being involved with Orange City Little League and all things related to baseball, fun, young players and their parents. Alan grew up in Volusia county and the natural beauty of his surroundings was a huge part of his life . He fished the jetties at New Smyrna and Ponce Inlet at night with cast nets and taught his sons how to body surf on the waves at Ponce Inlet. He taught his sons and nephew Tony to swim at Blue Springs, where we usually picnicked at least twice each week. Alan was placed in his final resting place from the bow of the beautiful Arabella on June 11, 2021 at Ponce Inlet harbor in a sunrise service. Ryan Moore and Wayne Smith placed his wreath, decorated by Patti Smith, in the water while (Go Rest) HIgh on the Mountain played in the background. The songlist was made from requests by loved ones, including many who could not attend. Alan's ashes were then released by family and friends. Alan will be missed and remembered by all who knew him.