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Nelson Stroud Obituary
DANVILLE, Va. - Nelson E. Stroud Sr., 57, of 509 Tamworth Drive, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C.
Born Aug. 8, 1948, in Danville, he was the son of Calvin M. Stroud Sr. and Florice Beville Stroud.
He was of the Baptist faith, retired from Goodyear Tire Co. and was a member of High Street Baptist Church.
He was married to Naomi G. Stroud.
In addition to his wife, of the residence, he is survived by three sons, Nelson "Champ" Stroud Jr. (Victoria) of Mebane, Maceo Stroud (Erica) of Haw River, and Brian Stroud of Danville; one daughter, Andrea J. Stroud of Alexandria; two brothers, Calvin M. Stroud Jr. (Sarah) of San Diego, Calif. and Frederick W. Stroud (Barbara) of Danville; one sister, Andrea Thomasine Stroud of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; five grandchildren, Maceo Stroud Jr., Maryam Stroud, Brian Stroud, Yusef Stroud and Brian Stroud Jr.; a niece, Jacqueline B. Stroud of Mays Landing, N.J.; a nephew, Torey Garland of Columbia, Md.; his mother-in-law, Louise Garland of Danville; three aunts and two uncles.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, at Loyal Baptist Church with the Rev. Garnet Johnson acting as eulogist. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.
The family will be at the residence, 509 Tamworth Drive.
Cunningham & Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nelson Stroud
Naomi Stroud
December 24, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Wife, Naomi & Children, Nelson, Jr, Maceo, Brian, & Andrea & Grandchildren.
Damone Garland
January 23, 2006
May God Bless the Stroud family, the Garland family, friend's, and those's who knew Nelson. Rest in peace Brother-In-Law.
Pearl Thompson Kirby
January 16, 2006
To The Stroud Family:
I, too, as a member of the class of 1966, join with my fellow classmates to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of our classmate Nelson. Nelson had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make others laugh.
I pray that Our Creator will continue to strengthen you during this most difficult time.
Jim Mitchell
January 13, 2006
To The Stroud family it was very sad to find out that Nelson passed last month. My prayers are with family during these hard times.
Joyce Shelton-Simon
January 9, 2006
To Naomi & Family,
I would like to express my condolence to you and your family. Since Ralph's death, God has truly given me the strength to go on, so look to God to supply "all" of your needs.
Bennie and Helen Boswell
January 2, 2006
To The Stroud Family
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
John Boswell & Family
December 30, 2005
To the Stroud Family:
We extend our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one, and will keep you in our thoughts prayers.
Maxine Glaise-DunMoodie
December 29, 2005
With deepest sympathy to the Stroud Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God continue to bless the family. (JML '66).
Marvin Warner
December 29, 2005
To the Stroud Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God bless and keep you.
jackie lewis
December 29, 2005
Freddie and Family,
May God continue to bless you and your family at this time!
We love you
Lewis, Smith and Pittrells of Almagro.
Allen Mitchell
December 29, 2005
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in "The Mitchell" prayers. May God be with you. Be strong and know that Nelson is in a better place.
Chee-Chee Whittle Jeffcoat
December 29, 2005
Nelson was a good friend and classmate and will be missed. My prayers are with his family. God Bless!
Rachel Williamson
December 29, 2005
To The Stroud Family: May God Bless you and stengthen you at this time of your loss.Nelson will be missed by all who knew him, especiallyby all his classmates.
James Jackson
December 29, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with the Stroud family today. I always remember Nelson with a smile.
Arnell Dodson Mix
December 29, 2005
To the Stroud Family
My Condolences to you in your time of sorrow.
Joe and Martha Doss
December 29, 2005
To The Stroud Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of grief. May GOD
richly bless you all at this time.
The times spent with Nelson and Freddie and the family on the baseball fields will always be a pleasant memory.
Joe and Martha Doss
Rafael Waller
December 28, 2005
I would like to say that I am sorry for this lost in your family. Please contact me if you need anything. May God bless your family.
Ethel Barksdale
December 28, 2005
To The Stroud Family
With Deepest Sympathy, Sharing your sorrow, and hoping it will comfort you to know that many hearts reach out to you in sympathy and love.
The Barksdale Family
Ethel Barksdale (JML 66)
Acquanetta Cook Farrell
December 28, 2005
Nelson and I were children together in Danville, of the same age, in the same classes during most of elementary school. I lived on Ross Street, he and his family on Holbrook. I remember him as a kind, fun loving person that I always enjoyed being around. My deepest sympathies to Calvin Jr. Thomasina, Freddie, and to his wife, children, and grands.
reginia lewis
December 28, 2005
naomi and family,
thinking of you in your time of saddness be at peace that he is no longer in pain and is with the lord smiling upon all of you until you meet him again
Rozzie Law Lovett
December 28, 2005
To Freddie, Barbara and the Stroud Family- We were truly saddened to hear of Nelson's passing. We know that he will be greatly missed, but we have been assured that he is at peace and in a better place. Our prayers are with you during this time. May God's blessings be with you always. Love
Rozzie and family
Robert "Butch" Williams
December 28, 2005
Holbrook Street & the community have lost another person & productive member . My sympathy to the family.
Clayte Powell Morgan
December 28, 2005
To the Stroud Family: May you find Peace in our Saviour Jesus.
Kizzy Cobbs
December 28, 2005
May God be with you all in your time of need...
Reverend Darry O. Echols & Family
December 28, 2005
To The Stroud Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Nelson. May God's richest blessings be upon you and may He forever keep you in His Care.
Sandra Waller Gaines
December 28, 2005
To: Naomi & Family
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you and strengthen you and your family at this time.
Edward Thomas
December 28, 2005
Nelson was a great person that I spent hours on and off the job talking with he will be missed in all aspects of life,father,husband,relative and friend. My prayes go out to his family.
Larry Thornton,Sr.
December 28, 2005
May God be with you today to strengthen your hearts,and to give you courage to face your tomorrows.
'We are praying for the family.'
Pastor Larry Thornton & family
Greensboro NC.
Brenda Cardwell Lewis
December 28, 2005
To the Nelson Family -- I sincerely share your sorrow at this time. Nelson was such a wonderful classmate and friend to those of us in the JML Class of 1966. His very name is synonymous with joy and friendship to many of us.
Cynthia Dawson
December 28, 2005
Naomi and family:
I am saddened by Nelson leaving. May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, keep you during this trying time.
Cynthia
Bernice Ferguson Graves (JML "66")
December 28, 2005
To the Stroud Family,
Please know that my prayers and love go out to you during this time. Nelson was a super guy in my book and he will be missed by all who knew him. We as a class feel your loss too because he was truly a "Mighty Lion" in the class of "66".
Brenda Miles
December 28, 2005
So very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, brother and our friend.
mattie howard evans
December 28, 2005
Naomi and Family, I was very sad to hear about the passing of our dear friend, Nelson. He was truly one of our most delightful classmates and we will miss him greatly. I send prayers to you and your family. Member, JML Class of 1966
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