Larry Kyle "Toad" Nelson

Larry Kyle "Toad" Nelson, age 67, of Bandy, Virginia, passed away at a Richlands, Virginia, hospital on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Larry was born July 1, 1957, in Richlands, Virginia, the son of the late Harold Gladstone Nelson and Virgie Lucille Jewell Nelson. Larry was born with several birth defects that limited him throughout his life, yet he never gave up, never felt sorry for himself, and was determined to be an overcomer. His loving mother saw that Larry was one of a kind, with a soul that displayed true selflessness, humbleness, love, and heartfelt caring for others. He became the family glue; his love for his family was unlimited. In return, his family never saw him as a burden but as a gift from God. He had a routine where he would call each family throughout the day and update everyone on how the others were doing.
Larry never met a stranger; his sweet spirit drew people to him, and he, in return, gave them a feeling of peace. He loved volunteering at the hospital to socialize and help those who needed him. He was awarded the 2019 Volunteer of the Year award for being such an outstanding asset to the hospital. He loved volunteering in the cardiac rehab center after surviving a heart attack; he could empathize with the patients there. He was a proud supporter of the March of Dimes and would help to raise money for their charity. One year, he was presented with a certificate for his fundraising and lifetime support of the March of Dimes. Larry's favorite pastimes were fishing with Leroy, watching NASCAR and TV game shows, sitting on his porch in his rocking chair, and watching for deer and hummingbirds. He loved to listen to Ron Brown on WGTh, especially when he broadcast the RHS football games. Larry had attended the Bibleway Church in Raven and was a lifetime resident of the area. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving canine companion, Friskie, and one special niece, Michelle Lakey Waldron.
Those who remain to carry on his loving spirit are his:
His canine companion, Peanut
Siblings:
Evelyn White and her husband, Roy of Richlands, VA
Glenda Altizer and her husband, R.B. of Jewell Ridge, VA
Judy Smith of Jewell Ridge, VA
Harold Leroy Nelson and his wife, Angie, of Jewell Ridge, VA
Brother of the heart, Robin Smith of Jewell Ridge, VA
Nieces:
Micheling "Micki" Nelson Johnson of Pikeville, Ky
Shelia Newberry of Swords Creek, VA
Misty Holcomb of Aberdeen, NC
Britney McCoy of Richlands, VA
Nephews: Jeff White of Richlands, VA
Reggie Smith of Aberdeen, NC
Jonathan Lakey of Chesterfield, SC
Step-Nephews, Stephen Altizer, Scotty Altizer, Richard Altizer
Special friends whom he loved dearly, Quay White, Donnie Meadows, Lloyd Dunford, Gene Jewell, Greg Brown, and Jan Baldwin
Several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive, along with family and a multitude of friends.
Special thanks to Dr. Courtney Farmer, Dr. Josea Piriz, and his medical care team, who took such wonderful care of him.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Rev. Danny Short and Rev. Quay White will officiate, and his great-nephew, Josh Waldron, will provide music. Interment will follow at the Jewell Family Cemetery on Bearwallow Road. Reggie Smith, Walter Holcomb, Jonathan Lakey, Buddy Powers, Robin Smith, James Newberry, Donnie Meadows, and Garland Goodman will be pallbearers. The visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, from 11:00 AM until the time of service.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements, and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com