Marvin Earl Nelms
April 13, 1931 ~ March 23, 2011
Mr. Marvin Earl Nelms, age 79 of Nashville, NC, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Nash General Hospital.
Born April 13, 1931 in Nash County, NC, he was a son of the late Marvin and Utha Howell Nelms. He retired from the City of Rocky Mount Gas Department where he worked in maintenance. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea, and was a member of Mount Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Nashville, NC.
Earl is survived by his wife of 58 years, Geraldine Brown Nelms, two daughters, Nancy Bass and her husband, Tim, of Nashville, NC and Susan McLean and her husband, Danny, of Battleboro, NC; three sons, Ben Nelms and his wife, Janet, of Rocky Mount, NC, Richard Nelms of Nashville, NC, and John Nelms of Nashville, NC; a sister, Lillian Eason of Lucama, NC; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Viverette, and two brothers, Edmond Nelms and Ned Nelms.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 10:00 to 11:00 AM, one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dr. James Rogerson will officiate. Entombment will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
You may share your memories and condolences with the Nelms family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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My family’s prayers and thoughts are with you. I remember growing up in North Rocky Mount Baptist Church with all of you. I spoke with Ben recently about Mr. Earl working with the RA’s. He was a good man. God bless you all. Ed Taylor (Bob,Gene, Haston and the late John Taylor)
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Earl was a good man and he will be missed by all who knew him. W.C. Allen
Susan, Al and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your whole family. We are very sorry about your Dad. Connie and Al Hull
Nancy,Tim, and Jonathan…Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May your faith and love for family carry you through in the days ahead as you forever cherish your memories. The Family of Steve Webb
Geraldine, we’re so very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Earl. You’re such a dear friend to Wayne and me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and may the angels embrace you, giving you comfort, knowing that you will be with Earl again ~ FOREVER. We love you, Rena & Wayne Hiatt
We pray for God to fill you all, with His Peace and Comfort today and the days to come. May your spirits be lifted knowing your loved one is enjoying his new life immensely! Brenda and Tommy Wester
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Earl will be missed . Holly Wells
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MAY GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY JOAN JOHNSON WOODARD
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