Remembering Pastor Darius Lamar Nelson: A Beloved Figure in Little Rock’s Saint Mark Baptist Church
The Saint Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, is in mourning following the passing of Pastor Darius Nelson, who served as the pastor of music and arts. He was 52 years old at the time of his passing.
Pastor’s Announcement:
The news of Pastor Darius Lamar Nelson’s passing was shared with the community through a heartfelt announcement on the church’s Facebook page. Senior Pastor Phillip L. Pointer Sr., who is affectionately referred to as “Pastor P,” delivered the announcement. While the post did not specify the cause of Pastor Nelson’s passing, Pastor Pointer emphasized the importance of maintaining trust in God, even when faced with circumstances that may be difficult to understand.
Pastor Darius Lamar Nelson was born on August 12, 1971, as the youngest of two sons to Lee Edward and Willie Jean Nelson. He spent his formative years near Pinnacle Mountain in west Little Rock, off of Arkansas 10. His family background included his father’s ownership of a brick masonry business and his mother’s hair-styling salon. Growing up as a “latch-key kid” with an older brother who had left home after high school graduation, Pastor Nelson found his passion for music and singing within the walls of a local church. This love for music remained a central part of his life as he entered adulthood.
Achievements and Honors:
Pastor Darius Nelson made significant contributions to the Saint Mark Baptist Church choir, which under his leadership, achieved remarkable milestones. Notably, the choir clinched first place in the How Sweet the Sound gospel choir competition in Dallas in November 2013. This win brought acclaim to the church choir, leading to notable performances, including singing Christmas carols at the White House and a memorable rendition of “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen” on ABC’s “Good Morning America” in 2014.
Family and Survivors:
Pastor Darius Lamar Nelson leaves behind a loving family, including his wife, Dr. Michelle Riddick-Nelson, their two children, Daria and Devhan, and one granddaughter, Emersyn. His mother, Willie Jean Nelson, also survives him.
Funeral Arrangements:
As of the time of the announcement, funeral arrangements were still pending. Pastor Phillip L. Pointer Sr. kindly requested that condolences from those who knew and loved Pastor Nelson be withheld until details about the funeral arrangements are provided.
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Pastor Darius Lamar Nelson’s legacy as a dedicated pastor and musician will be remembered fondly by the community, and his contributions to faith and music will continue to resonate within the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
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