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Stephen Reeve Nelson

1936 - 2008

BORN

1936

DIED

2008

Stephen Nelson Obituary

Stephen Reeve Nelson, 72, of Salem, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 27, 2008.

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lisa watts (wimmer)

September 28, 2008

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

Randy Salyers

September 27, 2008

Mr. Nelson was a very likable man. I always took pleasure in visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nelson. All the Nelson family will be in my prayers during this time of great loss. May God comfort you and may His hand be upon you all.

Gloria & Monica Witt-Whitlock

September 26, 2008

To the entire Nelson family~ May you find comfort in the many fond memories that you hold so dear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this diffult time. With deepest sympathy!

Your friends at The Joint Staff, J7/JETCD

September 26, 2008

John & Corinne,

May the memories of your father bring comfort during your time of sorrow.

Debbie Bratton

September 26, 2008

Sharon and family,

My deepest sympathy go to all of you in your time of loss. Steve brought amazing laughter into our lives and we will miss him greatly. Our prayers are with you.
Mark & Debbie Bratton

Nancy & Gordon Hofmann

September 26, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mary Cox

September 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rosemary.. Glenvar High Special Education..Cathy Cox- Betty Bradley - Rob McConkey -Michele Schnur -Eveline Clark- Carol Davis Ruthanna Walker -Paul Walker -Kyle George -Jeremy Ferris -Annie Parrish Patrick Ferguson- Amy Vincel- James Fletcher-Dillon Austin

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