Kenneth Nelson

Kenneth John Nelson, age 39, of Washington, DC, son of Betty Walters Nelson was born March 24, 1970 in Bethesda, MD and departed this life on June 2, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC after an acute illness.

Ken was raised as a child in Shawsville, VA and developed a love for music at an early age. Upon moving to Washington, DC in 1997, he worked for MedStar Health and supplemented his love for music by performing as a DJ in a local night club. He was the lifetime partner of Randy Lee Kellar who along with his mother Betty and sister, Dawn watched over him as he passed.

Ken leaves behind his lifetime partner Randy Lee Kellar, his mother Betty Walters Nelson, his sister Dawn Marie Nelson-Jenkins, 1 nephew Robert 'Max' Jenkins, II, 2 nieces Emily Walters Jenkins and Abigail Vaughn Jenkins. His beloved Aunt, Martha Walters and Uncle Lloyd 'Pa Pa J' Main. His aunts, Francis Walters McLain and Iris Walters Grimsley and John Grimsley. Cousins, Donald Lee Main, Judy Main Weatherington, David 'Curtis' Main and Deborah Sue Main and their families, along with many cousins and relatives. He also leaves Randy's mother Jean, his daughter and son-in-law Mary and David Clarisse. Randy's 2 sisters and three brothers as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Friday, June 5, from 11:30 am til 12 Noon. Funeral services will be 12 noon Friday, June 5, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Father David D. Rose.