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Leroy Nelson Obituary

Leroy Nelson Edisto Island, SC - The relatives and friends of Mr. Leroy Nelson and those of his beloved parents, Addie Nelson and the late Arthur Nelson, Sr.; his loving son, Leroy Xavier Nelson; his siblings: Arthur J. Nelson, Jr. (Linda), Walter Nelson (Annette), the late Luther Nelson, Bernard Nelson (Mary) , Francina N. Meggett (Marvin) and Naomi Freeman; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins are invited to attend his Home-Going Service, 11 am, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2779 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC. Mr. Nelson will lie in state at the church from 10 am until the hour of service. Interment: Church Cemetery. The Wake Service will be held this evening from 6 pm until 8 pm at New Victory Temple, 1382 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Walker's Mortuary "Chapel of Peace" 3407 Old Pond Road, Johns Island, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2016.

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Leroy Nelson

February 23, 2018

This is Leroy Nelson your son,i just want to say that you were a really good dad.Now that your in a good place i will still have my heart on you.

Bernadette Seabrook

April 11, 2016

My condolences to The Nelson Family. I just heard that LeRoy passed away last month in a conversation. I'm sorry for your loss and I pray that you all will find comfort, peace and strength in the days, weeks & months to come.

nickole Hearn

March 25, 2016

Leroy you will truly be missed. we will be Praying for your family!!!!!!

Pearl Mckelvy

March 25, 2016

May God's comfort and peace cover the family in their time of sorrow.

Karen Karnickey-Parker

March 24, 2016

To my classmate, the last time we spoke you were getting something to eat at the Chinese restaurant. Our last conversation was about putting God first and letting him guide your path. You will truly be missed R.I.P. friend

Carla Mack

March 24, 2016

Leroy will be missed. Praying for you all. Stay strong God will get you all through this difficult time.

Douglas & Karen Meggett-Hemphill

March 24, 2016

To the Nelson Family,
Cherish the wonderful memories of Leroy; May it bring peace in your time of sorrow.
Our Deepest Condolences,

Samuel & Una Joyce Barron

March 24, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Rhodan

March 24, 2016

My prayers are with you and your family as you go through your time of bereavement.

March 24, 2016

To the Nelson Family: Leroy will truly be missed. He was such a wonderful person and always easy going. May God continue to give you strength during this difficult time. Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Keep the beautiful memories of Leroy in your heart always. (Gwendolyn G. Hicks) Rincon, Ga., Class of '86

JORCELYN REED

March 24, 2016

To: The Nelson Family, I must say Leroy will be missed, such a nice young-man, his smile, and his friendship, will all be missed.
Jorcelyn Reed and Family,
class of 1984 BHHS

Sharon Holmes

March 23, 2016

To The Nelson Family,
Leroy will truly be missed! May God keep you strong this time of sorrow!

March 23, 2016

Leroy was a nice person, I graduated with him.
I am praying for the family.
Jerome Burnell (jordache)

DOROTHY SINGLETON

March 23, 2016

To the Nelson family we sorry for your lost and we will keep your family in our prayers we were good neighbors. May god gave your family the strength to get through this time of sadness. Love always DOROTHY AND JOSIE SINGLETON,ELENA AND TROY GADSDEN

Willie and Lethia Miles

March 23, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

geri myers-johnson

March 23, 2016

May the Spirit of the lord continue to shine upon the Nelson family. Leroy you will be truly missed. Lots of love Geri Myers-Johnson

Jessie Waring

March 23, 2016

Class of 1985 will miss you rip my friend

Jessie Waring

March 23, 2016

Class of 1985 will miss rip my friend

March 23, 2016

We are sorry for your lost.hour pray and though with you and your family.Georgianna Harrison &family

MARIE/PERCY MEGGETT

March 23, 2016

TO SIS AND FAMILY
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO LIFT YOU UP DURING THIS SAD SAD TIME- JUST HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES YU GUYS SHARED.

Debra Porter Gardner

March 23, 2016

To The Nelson Family:

With deepest sympathy to the Nelson Family in this time of bereavement. May God Continue to Bless, Each and Everyone of you. Praying that God will wipe away all tears and sadness.

Leroy Nelson

March 23, 2016

To the Nelson I'm sorry for your lost it hard but is fear . We love him but God love him best . Leroy Nelson you will be miss a lot .
Everything is not the same since you pass on last Friday morning .
Georgianna&Carla&Ashley Harrison family

Brenda Anderson

March 23, 2016

Praying for your family. May God's strength and peace be with you during this most difficult time.

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