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Joel Nutting Obituary
Joel was born February 11, 1948, in Aurora, IL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eloise (Martin) Nutting. Joel is survived by his father, R. Rice Nutting, his sister, Daralee Oleson (Mark), his brother, Todd Nutting (Marybeth) and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Joel was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War and was deployed to Korea. After graduating from college, Joel started his civilian career as an insurance agent in Boston, Massachusetts. He then pursued a long career in aviation as a commercial pilot for various passenger and freight airlines throughout the country. Joel then transitioned to the US Postal Service, where he continued his career until he retired. He was a lifelong audiophile, amateur photographer, sports car buff, and an avid bicyclist and fitness enthusiast. He was a long-time parishioner, and active worship team member at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
A celebration of Joel's life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1320 India Hook Road, Rock Hill SC, with the Reverend J.T. Hoover officiating.
Memorials can be made in Joel's name to the Westminster Presbyterian Church Worship Fund, 1320 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Condolences can be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net
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Pam Plemons
April 10, 2024
Joel was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I worked in the same office as Joel for several years. My husband, Kenny, worked more closely with him. He admired Joel and considered him a good friend. My heart goes out to his family as I know that he will be greatly missed.
Barbara Leverone
April 7, 2024
Joel was so quiet at work. Always kind. I would try to get him to smile when I took photos for retirement albums but he was focused on his work. Such an interesting life. I wish he would have shared those stories!
Debbie Weaver Freeman
April 5, 2024
I worked with Joel at the USPS. He was the kindest man you would ever meet. Never a negative word about anyone.
Joel carried my route on my days off and was the best T6 I ever worked with. He wasn´t just my coworker, he was my friend. One of a kind
Heaven gained an amazing man! May he rest easy in Heaven
Ashlei Echtinaw
April 5, 2024
Joel was always such a quiet little turtle at work, USPS. He kept to himself and I remember when I first transferred to the Rock Hill office from Gastonia, everyone just said he didn´t talk- he was there to do his job and go home. From that day forward, I made it my mission to crack his shell and make him talk and laugh with me. It took some time, but I did it. From then on every morning I would make it a point to talk to Joel and make him laugh or smile. He always got so bashful. He called me a ballerina. Joel was so sweet & would stay out as late as needed to make sure all the carriers got back to the office off the street. He´d put his little hat light on and just go to it. He was definitely one of a kind & I loved him very much.
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