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Willie Nelson Obituary

LUGOFF - Mr. Willie James (Bumper Jack) Nelson was born July 11, 1936 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. He was the beloved son of Robert James and Josie Nelson. He was called into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Kershaw County Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., Sutton Branch Baptist Church, Lugoff, South Carolina. Visitation will be held Friday, January 7, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Nelson's Funeral Home, Ridgeway, South Carolina.

Mr. Nelson attended the public schools of Kershaw County. He was self-employed as a logger and retired from his logging business in 2002.

He will be missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Dorothy M. Nelson, two sons, Eddie James (Jackie) Nelson of Blythewood, South Carolina and Edward (Delores) Nelson of Lugoff, South Carolina, two daughters, Juanita (Arthur) Brown of Ridgeway, South Carolina and Esther (Calvin) Legette of Irmo, South Carolina. He also leaves to his cherish memories four grandchildren, Felicia (Stacy) Brown, Courtney Nelson, Jewel Nelson and Nelson Legette; three great -grandchildren, Chancelor Brice Robertson, Haylee Brown and Austin Mumford; mother-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Tucker; two sisters, Yvonne Nelson Ford of New Haven, Connecticut and Elizabeth Nelson Reed of White Plains, New York; two brothers, Donald (Paulette) Nelson of Lugoff, South Carolina and Terry Gripper of Columbia, South Carolina; four aunts, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends; all of whom will dearly miss him.

Nelson's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.nelsonsofridgeway.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State on Jan. 7, 2011.

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Ms Lisa N. King

January 7, 2011

Nelson family, May the lord lift your hearts in this time of sorrow. Please know that my prayers are with you all.
Regina Nelson King

Louella Ford / Inman

January 7, 2011

Dot, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know my prayers are with you. Classmate

Vince & Lynda Davis

January 7, 2011

Thinking of you in the loss of your loved one. We will be praying for you in this difficult time.

January 7, 2011

To the Nelson family you all have our deepest sympathy on the death of your love one. Let the fond memories lighten your burden and bring you much comfort in the days to come. Know that
our family is thinking of you all during this time. May God continue to Bless you and keep his arms around the family.
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Daniel L(Bull) Murphy Jr.

January 7, 2011

You are all in our prayers,and may God comfort you.From families of D.L.Murphy Sr.&D.L.(Bull) Murphy Jr.

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