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C.N. "Nelson" Medders

FUNERAL HOME

Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery - Gadsden

2209 East Broad Street

Gadsden, Alabama

C.N. Medders Obituary

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Crestwood Chapel for Mr. C.N. "Nelson" Medders, Gadsden, who died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. The Rev. Frank Samuels will officiate. Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery. Crestwood Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Medders was the owner of East Gadsden Sporting Goods. He was a member and deacon of College Heights Baptist Church and a member of the Glencoe Masonic Lodge No. 846 for 54 years. He organized Midget football in Etowah County (now known as AYFL). He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Medders; son, Chuck Medders; daughter-in-law, Dana Medders; and grandchildren, Scott, Matt, and Carole Ann Medders. Pallbearers will be Ricky Armstrong, Patrick Ball, Johnny Bone, Hal Davidson, Lynn Driskell, Bobby Jordan, Neal Kenner, Jimmy Sitz, Kenny Watts and Troy Word. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of College Heights Baptist Church. Special thanks to Meadowood Retirement Center and Southern Care Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 tonight at the funeral home.

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Published by The Gadsden Times on Aug. 17, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for C.N. Medders

16 Entries

Jenny Brown

August 25, 2009

Dear Mrs. Medders and Chuck,
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Medders. I and my family have loved all of you for as long as I can remember.I pray God will bless you and keep each of you in this time of need.I spent many years with you daily as a child.I have some of my best memories in the grocery store. Helen I think of all the Christmas parades that you and mom Chuck and I went to every year we all had such fun!! I have so many good memories..I am so sorry for not knowing of his passing until now. I will always hold your family close to my hart. God Bless and comfort you all.

Jenny Brown and family

August 24, 2009

Mrs. Medders,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Frohock

Rita Sims Toney

August 19, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts & prayers.

BJ "Barry" Freeman

August 18, 2009

Dear Mrs. Medders and Chuck

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Medders was a great man and a living testimony to what a real family man should be. My memories will always be good ones of our days in East Gadsden. God bless your family during this time.

Rev. Clay "Claybo" Arledge, M.Min.

August 18, 2009

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Medders family. I had known Mr. Medders for years. My father Reggie Arledge, and my mother Debbie knew him as well. He was such a blessing. He offered so much to the Gadsden area. He truly cared about all people. I pray that God in His Infinite Wisdom comfort the family, and those who he touched through his loving devotion for others. Heaven's gates have opened wide for you Mr. Medders. We have lost a wonderful earthly vessel, but Heaven has gained a true angel. God has now granted you a perfect heavenly body, and it is my prayer that God give you the eternal rest which you have truly earned. You were loved in body, and you will forever be loved in spirit. May God forever bless you, and keep you for all eternity.

Donna Lightsey Peak

August 18, 2009

Ms Helen,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of you, Mr. Nelson, and Chuck. I remember when you were brave enough to let me "run" the cash register in your store! This is a great loss but Heaven gained an angel and he is up there with Dad singing very loudly. I wish I could be there but know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you always.

August 18, 2009

I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. He was truly a great man and had such an influence on the entire Gadsden and surrounding community. Every sporting year started with a trip to see him. I am praying for you guys. Tommy Urban

Ricky Burke

August 17, 2009

Dear Family,
I was very saddened to read about the passing of Coach Medders. I played for Coach Medders during the 1969 football season. What a great season we had and I learned so much from the Coach. I still have my team photograph that brings me a lot of memories. I will remember those few months for as long as I live. Your loss is great, but I know that the love and peace of our Heavenly Father will bring you comfort.

August 17, 2009

Dear Medders family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for you that God will give you the strength to make it through this difficult time!
Chris and Gina Payne & Lisa Bradley

stacey ingram family

August 17, 2009

Dear Medders Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joey Clark

August 17, 2009

Chuck,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. My memories are many of growing up in East Gadsden and y'all living on Padenreich. Your family has touched many through the years and many will remember their kindness. May God bless you during this time and bring you closer to him as you reflect on all the great memories.

Jeanne Kerr

August 17, 2009

Dear Mrs. Medders and Chuck:
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. May God comfort and bless you during this difficult time. I am praying for your family.

August 17, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Medders was a big influence not only on Steve but on almost every kid that grew up in East Gadsden. Heaven just gained a GREAT man!! Steve and Nancy Stewart

Roger Breeden Family

August 17, 2009

Dear Helen, Chuck and Family:

It is with a very sad heart that I read about your loss of Nelson. I have very happy memories of growing up on Vinson Avenue, and you all coming by my house to visit my mom and dad, Shelton (Red) and Cap Breeden. Also the many times that we have been in your neighborhood grocery store, as well as in church. I have spoken to my wife and kids alot about those great times during my childhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time in your lives. May God bless, comfort and keep you all, now and in the days ahead....

Angie & Richey Coleman

August 17, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

August 17, 2009

Dear Helen and Chuck and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Nelson. All of you are such a part of my childhood's fondest memories.

Sheila Freeman Nix

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