Joseph Patrick Nestor

WELCH — Joseph Patrick “Joe” Nestor, 57, of 71 Riverside Drive, Welch, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton.Born June 11, 1951 in Wakefield, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Dr. Thomas Agnew and Mrs. Mary Virginia Lipscomb Nestor.He came to McDowell County in 1979 to work with the Highland Educational Project in Keystone where he met and fell in love with Carol Ann Carr. They married in 1980 and he became a permanent resident of the county. He was a former employee of several retail stores in Welch including Super S Discount and Magic Mart.He was involved in community service and was a past worker and volunteer for the American Cancer Society, War Kiwanis Club and Big Creek High School. He was a former Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 78 of Kimball. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Welch and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Mullens.He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Nestor of the home; seven brothers and sisters, Dr. Tom Nestor and wife Vivian of Mililani Town, Hawaii, Mr. Michael Nestor of Fullerton, Calif., Mrs. Mary Ellen Davis and husband Dr. Jon Davis of Lusby, Md., Mr. Timothy Nestor and wife Maggie of Narragansett, R.I., Dr. John Paul Nestor and wife Karen of Tucson, Ariz., The Rev. Elizabeth Nestor, M.D. of Wakefield, R.I., and Mrs. Martha Badigian and husband Greg of Wakefield, R.I.; mother-in-law, Mrs. Allen Carr (Betty) of Grand Island, Fla.; brother-in-law, Mr. Arthur Carr and wife Susan of Nashville, Tenn.; and 12 nieces and nephews and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews.In honoring Mr. Nestor’s wishes, his remains will be cremated.A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m. in the Douglas Funeral Home Chapel in War with The Rev. Adeeb Khalil officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Music will be provided by Christine McGuire of War.A funeral service will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Mullens with The Rev. Khalil officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1816 Jefferson Street, Bluefield, WV 24701, or St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 36, Mullens, WV 25882-0036.The Douglas Funeral Home of War is serving the Nestor family.