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James Nelms Obituary
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Deborah Buchanan Nelms, who survives, and the son of the late Mavis Moser Nelms and Robert G. Nelms, who survives.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Burlington.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include a son, James Granville "Jamie" Nelms Jr. and wife Wendy of Mebane; daughter, Cynthia Nelms "Cindy" Covington and husband Chris of Mebane; three grandchildren, Madison, Cruz and Cole; brother, Bobby Nelms and wife Jeanette of Burlington; brother-in-law, Danny Talbert of Durham; nephews, Robby Nelms, Dan Talbert and wife Kayley and Scott Talbert; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Leona and Wayne Buchanan.
The funeral service will be conducted at Hawfields Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 11 a.m. by the Rev. J. David Ealy. Burial will follow in Hawfields Presbyterian Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Gang, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Nelms
May 15, 2016
You will be deeply missed. Prays to your family in this time of need.
Teresa Minor Long
May 6, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I know he has suffered for a long time. Peace be with all of you now.
Larry and Melanie Thomas
Jerry Bryant
May 6, 2016
Buddy and I were friends ever since we went to school together at a very early age. We also worked for over thirty years together as Letter Carriers at Burlington Post Office. I knew Buddy to always be a loyal, faithful friend that could be depended on, and one of the most conscientious, hard-working Postal Letter Carriers that I have ever known. He honorably and faithfully served in the US Army, including being a Vietnam War Veteran. I express my sincere condolences to Buddy's family for their loss, and will be in prayer for God to comfort you, as God has comforted me since my own Wife & Soulmate, Sandra, passed away suddenly on January 23rd of this year.
Martha Braddy/Laws
May 6, 2016
Aw, I'm so sorry to read of Buddy's passing. Went to school with him and he was a good guy. May God bring you Peace and Comfort, and Buddy, RIP....
Pat Brewer
May 5, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of the "good ones" at the post office. May you find comfort that he was well liked.
Brad/Cindy sell
May 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We would often see him working in his beautiful yard. Love and blessings, Brad & Cindy Sell
Nancy Bolton
May 5, 2016
I worked with Buddy for many years at the Burlington Post Office.He was a very
nice man.My deepest sympathy to his
family.
Greg Nelms
May 5, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about Buddy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Greg and Jan Nelms
May 5, 2016
May your thoughts of your loved one be comforting to you now,and in the days to come....
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