Nelson Driggus Sr.

Nelson Driggus, Sr., was born October 25, 1932, in Camden, Delaware, to the late John and Florence E. Driggus. He attended Star Hill School, and from there he went to Booker T. Washington School in Dover, Delaware. He then graduated from Delaware State College. He departed this life on March 13, 2018 at the age of 85. In 1952, Nelson served in the United States Army for two years as a Corporal with an Honorable Discharge. Afterwards, he went to work for Annastic Brothers Construction as a foreman for 30 years. After retiring from Annastic, he attended Star Hill A.M.E. Church and became a member. He has been a faithful member since 1975. Nelson was instrumental in enlarging the dining room and building new bathrooms for the church. He and his brother, James Driggus, rebuilt the trailer behind the church to house the Black History items. Nelson was president of the Star Hill Community Civic Association, which enabled him to work in his community for 12 years. He was the vice-president of the Kent County Crime Watch Association, with the Delaware State Police for ten years. Also, he was on the Board of First State Community Action for a number of years. He was the current chaplain of the Kent County Crime Watch Association with the Delaware State Police. At Star Hill A.M.E. Church, Nelson was a past president of the Trustee Board, current Steward Protem of the Steward Board, and president of the Lay Organization. In addition, he was a member of the Men’s Choir and the Museum. Nelson was also chaplain of the Delaware Conference Lay Organization. He received many honors from the State of Maryland; AT&T in Basking Ridge, New Jersey; the State of Delaware; and the Labor of Love from Delaware Conference Missionary. In the early years of 2000, he was on the Board of Directors with Kay Bailey for a number of years. During that time, he was placing prison art in the state and county buildings throughout the State of Delaware. In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter, James, Harry, and Robert; sisters-in law, Thelma, Grace, and Dorothy; and mother-in-law, Dorothy Stansbury. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Jean Stansbury, of 58 years; their daughter Sylvia Driggus-Lawton, Dover, DE; her friend Anthony Hill, Harrington, DE; two sisters, Florence Brown and Harriet Gilmore, Dover, DE; four sisters-in-law, Phyllis Driggus, Lillian Bordley (William), Camden, DE, Julia Goldsborough, Gloria Bordley, Dover, DE; four grandchildren, Neil Driggus, Dover, DE, Nina Driggus-Bivans (Duane), Harrington, DE, Darlise Bordley, PJ Bordley, Dover, DE; eight great-grandchildren, DyVaunte’ Bordley, Frederica, DE, Kia Bivans, Harrington, DE, Nykyia Bordley, Nahjee Bordley, and Marissa Bordley, Dover, DE, TaTyona Bordley, Frederica, DE, Keyeria Williams, Harrington, DE, and Keonia Williams, Dover, DE; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Nelson’s mottos were: “May the work I’ve done speak for me” and “My living shall not be in vain.” Nelson’s favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13 - “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Lovingly Submitted, The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nelson Driggus Sr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Nelson Driggus Sr.

October 25, 1932 - March 13, 2018