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Nelson Thomas McPherson Sr.

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Russell Funeral Chapel

107 West Main Street

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Nelson McPherson Obituary

Nelson Thomas McPherson, Sr. MONCKS CORNER - Nelson Thomas McPherson, Sr., 91, of Moncks Corner, Army veteran of World War II, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013, in a North Charleston hospital. Mr. McPherson was born September 2, 1922, at Gibson, North Carolina, a son of Hampton H. McPherson and Sadie Hamilton McPherson. As member of First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner, he had served as chairman of the nursery department, and as secretary for the Adult Sunday School department. He was also a long-time member of Baybur Hunting Club. He was a retired survey engineer with the S.C. Department of Transportation, and had worked for ten more years as a field engineer with a construction company. Surviving are his wife, Leila Small McPherson; two sons - Tommy McPherson, Jr., and his wife, Terry, of Pinopolis; and Jamie McPherson of Moncks Corner; four daughters - Kay M. Lail of Moncks Corner; Beth M. Cumbie and her husband, Deryel, of Summerville; Debbie M. Stone of Ehrhardt; and Kathy M. Rodrigue of Vinton, Louisiana; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, 5 sisters; a niece and 2 nephews. The family expresses special thanks to Mr. McPherson's caregiver, Bertha Green; the nursing staff on third and fourth floors of Trident Health System; and Dr. Ashleigh Zacarias. He loved the outdoors and was always working in the yard and in his little gardens. His other interests were watching sports on TV, the history channel and all nature scenes. His graveside funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, December 10, 2013, in Berkeley Memorial Gardens, directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, MONCKS CORNER. The family will receive friends at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, between 5 and 7 o'clock Monday evening Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner, 112 East Main Street, Moncks Corner, S. C. 29461. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2013.

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Victoria Carr

December 11, 2013

I work for Dr. Hatchett's office & always looked forward to seeing Mr. Mcpherson come in for his appointments! He was always such a sweet man with a smile on his face. I loved that he was always so independent, never wanting help with anything. Tt reminded me of my Grandfather who passed away a few years ago & it put a smile on my face every time he came in to be seen! I wanted to let his family know that we are all so very sorry for your loss and that we are praying for your strength through this tough time.

Will and Alice Helmly

December 11, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to you all during this time of loss.

Elizabeth Miller

December 10, 2013

Tommy, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Kim Cooper

December 9, 2013

May the Lord comfort you and surround you in His Love. Keep your memories and family close to your heart.

December 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy Tommy for you and your family during time of lost. ALWAYS REMEMBER what you all did as a family and the love that surrounded you. Nancy Morris

Cathy Bryant Gatchel

December 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Fond memories of growing up around your house with Beth, Tommy and Kay. Love you all like family. Please hug each other for me and please hug your mom.

Jamie Corson

December 9, 2013

Tommy, my condolences on the passing of your father. May you take comfort in the memories that you share and the special times you spent together. Remember, he is always with you and you will see him, in some way, every day. When a bird flies by, a warm summer wind, the scent of cologne he used to wear or a song he used to love. Each of these is a gift in the form of a memory that your father left just to you!

kathy rodrigue

December 9, 2013

So sorry I can't be there with my family. My heart and love is with all of you every step of the way. I love you daddy. Til we meet again!!

Heuguette Bostic

December 8, 2013

I extend my deepest sympathy to the McPherson family. May the Lord give you comfort and peace during your time of sorrow.

Heuguette Bostic

H. Bostic

December 8, 2013

I extend my deepest sympathy to the McPherson family. May the Lord give you comfort and peace during your time of sorrow.


Heuguette Bostic

Marsha Baxter White

December 8, 2013

My sincere condolences Tommy in the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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