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for William Nelson
Rocky Wilkinson
December 24, 2008
I just learned about Bill's passing today.I have known Bill over 20 years and enjoyed our political conversations, his many great fishing stories.
Bill made a difference! He will leave a void and be sorely missed. He spoke of his family often.He lived life...
My Prayers go out to his family.
David Trail
October 7, 2008
I just found out this morning of Bill's passing. He has been my barber for about 10 years. More than that though, I considered Bill a good friend. He was always cheerful and never failed to ask about me as well as my sister, Cheryl, who had worked with Bill and cut his hair. Upon losing Cheryl earlier this year, one of the first condolence calls I took was from Bill. I will never forget Bill and will sorely miss him. He often spoke of his family and I extend my deepest sympathy to them. God bless Bill and all who loved him.
Sherri Padgett
September 29, 2008
Joan and family,
Just heard about Bill from Ginny. I had still kept up with news about Bill thru her all these years, since The Haircutters salon days. I have very fond memories of him, his jokes and stories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Ginny Hale
September 26, 2008
Joan, I really don't know what to say, I'm not even sure the date that Bill passed. I just heard about it today. God Bless you and your family. He was a wonderful man. I remember working with him at the Haircutters almost 20 years ago. He was like a father to me, I learned a lot from him. And how kind he was to be the photographer at my wedding. He will be sadly missed. He was truly one of a kind!!!!
Beth Greenawalt
September 24, 2008
We are so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather, husband...he sounds like such a special man, and he sure had special family! Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you! Although "we grieve not as those who have no hope" and we look forward to reunion in His time, it's awfully hard to be missing him in the now. May the Lord comfort you and carry you through this time.
Bill, Christmas 2006
September 18, 2008
Bill, Christmas 2006
September 18, 2008
Bill and Joan, Easter 2008
September 18, 2008
Bill, Rachael, Joan, Sandie, Easter 2008
September 18, 2008
Bill, Rachael, Joan, Easter 2008
September 18, 2008
Johnny Ramirez
September 17, 2008
I have been a customer of Bill's for almost 20 years and have been taking my son to him his whole life. I always enjoyed our conversations... his company and fishing stories will be missed.
Sandra Wellons
September 13, 2008
Jone,I just found out about your loss ,and I am so sorry for you and your family. My Prayers are with you. Sandra Wellons
Chantel Richardson
September 11, 2008
Joan,
I just heard of the passing of your husband. I am so sorry for your loss and you and your family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Chantel Christley Richardson
Sheri Bernath
September 8, 2008
Joan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know only too well what you're going through.
Sheri Bernath
Michelle Murphy
September 8, 2008
Bill I wish so many times that I would have told you how much you meant to me and the rest of your co-workers at Classic Image. You have taught me so much! Thank you for having faith in me when I did not even have faith in myself. You have know idea what a impact you have made in my life!!! I'm keeping my promise I'M NOT GIVING UP!!!
~We all love and miss you Bill~
Amer AL-Zubaidi
September 7, 2008
In The Name Of The Almighty Lord
Peace be on you and His s mercy and His blessings
with deep grief and sadness of William Howard Nelson.
May the Almighty Lord bless his departed soul with His mercy and we send our deepest and most sincere heartfelt condolences, to his family, relatives and friends and may He for sake of His chosen one, give them patience, courage, and strength to accept His Will, Ameen.
Peace be on you as well and His mercy and His blessings
Amer A. AL-Zubaidi, Minister
Sept 7th 2008
Marian & Brian Kelley
September 7, 2008
Anne,
We're so sorry for your sudden loss. God bless you and your family today, tomorrow and the days to come.
Bill and Sandie, April 2005
September 7, 2008
Bill, Oct. 2006
September 7, 2008
Bill at Long Branch, Oct. 2005
September 7, 2008
Cousin Page, Bill, Joan, Sandie, Brian at Long Branch, Oct. 2005
September 7, 2008
Bill at Long Branch Balloon Festival, Oct. 2005
September 7, 2008
lewis and charlotte dehaven
September 7, 2008
We will miss bill and always have our memories of him, and will always keep him in our hearts,love you for ever.
Debbie Smith Spencer
September 6, 2008
Dear Joan and the rest of the Nelson Family:
I have known Bill for practically my entire life (we're second cousins). When my brother and sister and I were kids, we used to visit Bill and Lee, and Bessie & Phil at their vacation home on the York River. I remember wonderful summertimes there, the boating and fishing and watching the boats at night travel up and down the river with their lights ablaze. They were magical and carefree days. We kids lost touch with Bill and Lee but about 12 years ago we met accidentally in a hair salon where he was working and it was just like the years had never passed! We had great fun remembering the vacation home and our fun summers and remembering family members who had passed on. He was very kind to my dad who used to have Bill cut his hair and they loved to relive memories too. I last spoke with Bill about a year and a half ago when he called, and we had a wonderful chat to catch up. I was so shocked and saddened to read of his death. He spoke of you all often and was a devoted family man. I pray that you will be comforted by Bill's memory and the memories of your life together and that you know what a truly giving person he was and how devoted he was to you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Rooney
September 6, 2008
Uncle Bill has been a great blessing to me and I am proud to know him. He was much more than a haircutter for me as he showed me his kindness and joy everytime I saw him. He was my friend and I will miss him. Thank God for you, Uncle Bill.
Tom Rooney
September 6, 2008
I was so shocked to hear of Bill's passing. I was a customer of his for 20 years and considered him a true friend. I always enjoyed my time with him as he shared fishing trips, family news and always a joke. I will miss him deeply and will keep your family in my prayers as you go through this difficult period.
Joan and Bill, circa 2005
September 6, 2008
Bill celebrating birthday, circa 2005
September 6, 2008
Bill, Zoe, Brian
September 6, 2008
Joan, Brian, Sandie, Nelson, Rachael, Bill
September 6, 2008
Nelson's Graduation
September 6, 2008
Rachael's Graduation
September 6, 2008
Brandy Payne
September 5, 2008
Joan,
I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please call me if you need anything at all.
Love,
Brandy
Stuart Feather
September 5, 2008
To the Nelson Family,
My sincere condolences in the loss of Bill. It was such a shock. Just last week he was trimming my hair and telling me of his upcoming fishing trip. Bill and I have been friends for over 20 years. I will miss him so. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Todd
September 5, 2008
Mrs. Nelson:
I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. He was such a kind man, and had an amazing work ethic, and great sense of humor. It was great getting to know him over the past 14 yrs. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carrie Cox
September 5, 2008
Bill,
You will be truly and deeply missed. You were such a wonderful person. We miss you so much!
Our condolences to your family.
-The Cox Family - Carrie, Justin, Shannon & Tristan
Kathy Fisher
September 5, 2008
Dear Joan, Sandie, Brian, Rachael, Nelson and the entire family,
I was so shocked and saddened when Sandie informed me about Bill's passing. I had just spoken to him about a week ago and he sounded great. I will always remember him for his incredible kindness and love of family. When I moved out here in 1997, it was Bill who reunited me with the family, and we've been very close every since. I loved him very much.
Page and I want you to know that you and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
All my love,
Kathy
valerie tingler
September 5, 2008
Anne & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you all in your time of need.
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