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Norman Nelms III

1957 - 2017

BORN

1957

DIED

2017

Norman Nelms Obituary

Nelms III, Ft. McCoy - Norman 60, passed away December 27, 2017. Born October 3, 1957, in Wilmington, NC, to Norman Norcum Nelms Jr. and Mildred Dove Nelms. He graduated from the University of Florida and was Sr. Vice President of Design and Construction for Penn National Gaming. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Nelms; son, Michael Nelms; daughters, Taylor Nelms and Brooke Williamson (Lee Williamson), and grandchildren Finley, Bennie, and Rivers Williamson. Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Friday January 5, 2018, at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, with Bill Barnes officiating. In lieu of flowers, there will be a memorial fund established that will benefit Norm's community.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 4, 2018.

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Michelle Bell

February 14, 2018

My sympathy to Nelms family. I worked with Norm during the reconstruction of Empress/Hollywwod Casino Joliet. He was a true gentleman and I always enjoyed his professionalism and collaborative nature. I was so sorry to hear of his passing.

My deepest condolences
Michelle Bell

Mary Holloway-McClung

January 18, 2018

Taylor and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My deepest heart condolences go out to you and your family.
Much Love

January 7, 2018

We are new to the island lake community but Norm and Karen are one of the reasons we live here. Thank you and he will be missed. Kent and Mariann Hollopeter also Officer Robbie and Debbie Morin

Philip Treinen

January 6, 2018

Karen & family,
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences at the loss of your beloved Norm. His passing leaves an emptiness for all of us fortunate enough to have known him, and work with him. He was a friend as well as colleague, and on occasion a big brother. I held him in highest regard and respect... I'll never be able to think of "Chicken Parm" without the fondest memories of Norm. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 6, 2018

We are so very sorry for your loss.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Janie Williamson

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