I always liked David Nelson. When Ricky was getting all of the attention and glory, it was said that David was never jealous, and always supportive of his brother. While Ozzie was very sick with cancer, it was David who stepped in and took care of his dad, staying up nights and practically carrying his father to the bathroom. Very sad. He also took care of his mother and her interests.
After Ricky died, Kris tried to become executor of his estate, but David was the one who became the executor. Ricky's children said David stepped right in there for them and set the estate up so the kids would really benefit. I saw Ricky's twins on T.V. state their gratitude for everything David did for them all. David's step children were interviewed and said how much they adored him and thought of him as their "real father". Even though Rick was considered the star of the Nelson family, I myself have a special soft spot for David after hearing what kind of person he really was, and how much he did for his family.![]()