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Calvin Joseph "C.J." Nelson

Calvin Joseph "C.J." Nelson obituary, Madison, NC

Calvin Nelson Obituary

NELSON MADISON - Calvin Joseph "C.J." Nelson, 24, of 574 Dodge Loop Rd., died Saturday, April 3, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Colonial Funeral Home. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. C. J. was preceded in death by a grandmother, Virginia Fulp Nelson. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and Charles Martin; father and fiancee, Eugene Nelson and Teresa Brookshire; grandparents, Pete and Shirley Smith and Calvin Nelson; stepsister, Beth Ann Durham; his soul mate and best friend, Laine Hazelwood. Left to cherish his memory is numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, at Colonial Funeral Home, Madison, and all other times at the home of Ann Martin, 2302 K-Fork Rd., Madison and Eugene Nelson, 1165 Phillips Rd., Sandy Ridge, NC. Memorials may be made to Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale, NC 27357 or Animal Protection Society-RC, P.O. Box 13, Wentworth, NC 27375. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Apr. 6, 2010.

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Morgan Jones Bush

April 7, 2010

My prayers are with all of Calvin's friends and family in this difficult time. He was a special person, and a great friend. He will be missed

April 7, 2010

Eugene, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family at this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Todd & Sheri Burchette (Westfield, NC)

Michelle Hall

April 7, 2010

To Calvin's family I didnt know Calvin very long but what i new of him was very kind hearted and full of life, I would always smile around him esp when i saw him. Im so sorry for your lost condolences to the family..

Benton and Miriam Fulcher

April 7, 2010

To CJ's Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. No words can fill the sorrow that you are all going through. CJ visited our house with our grandson and granddaughter and they are both hurting over this loss also. I pray that knowing how many lives that CJ had touched gives you some comfort in this time.
You will be in our thoughts always.

Derek Bailey

April 7, 2010

calvin was the first and best friend i had when i moved to nc i loved him like a brother and will miss him very much my condolences to hi family and friends

April 7, 2010

calvin was the first and best friend i had when i moved to nc i loved him like a brother and will miss him very much. my condolences to his family and friends
Derek Bailey

Kathy Wall

April 7, 2010

To Calvin's family, especially Elizabeth, Please know how very sorry our family is for your loss. I can't imagine losing one of my sons and the pain that you are feeling. If there is anything that I can help with, please let me know Elizabeth. I am so sorry about your ankle also and will be glad to help with that leave. When things settle I will be by. Went to your house but found out you are at Ann's, met your dogs, they are precious. Briana Hand and I played with them. We love you. Kathy Wall and Family

Benny & Karen Hill

April 6, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Sid Baker

April 6, 2010

To Calvin's family....he was always so happy and enjoyed life so much. I will never forget his kindness when he was my student at W.R.M.S. My sincere sympathy to all of you.

Debbie smith

April 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leon & Evon Rumley, SR.

April 6, 2010

To the family,
Leon & I are very sorry to hear about your loss. May God continue to help you during this difficult time in your life. I speak peace, healing and grace for all of your homes. We both worked with CJ's grandfather, Calvin at Unifi.
Your friend in Christ,
Evon Mills Rumley

Lindsey Simpson

April 6, 2010

You will be miss greatly! I'm glad to have been able to have went to school with you!

April 6, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Calvin,he was such a sweet young man. You are in our prayers. We know Calvin is with the lord now.
Jill and Jim Pelkey

Vickie Wall-Akers

April 6, 2010

Eugene & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. God will comfort you at a time like this. You will see CJ again someday. Look to the Lord.

Leon

April 6, 2010

I am thinking of you in this time my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tony&Janice Cope

April 6, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

April 6, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about C.J he was such a polite young man and a good friend to everyone. You are in our prayers.
Randy,Cathy,Derek Ward

Franklin ( Pinkie ) & Paula Mitchell

April 6, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 6, 2010

Charles and Elizabeth you are both in my prayers. My God comfort you in your time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you both. "Penny Hopper" (Madison, NC)

Jeannie Grogan-Marmaud

April 6, 2010

Cricket, Pete, Shirley, and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and keep you in his loving fold at this especially troubling time and look down upon you and give you peace. My prayers will be with you all.

Jeannie Grogan Marmaud

Judy

April 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margaret

April 6, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss I can't find the words to express how I feel being that I have been all to pieces since saterday.I was there when it happen and I am so sorry that you have to go through this I can tell you that he did not suffer.God has another Angel with him watching all of us.I have you in my thoughts and prayers always.

Amy Steele

April 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wanda Denny

April 6, 2010

Charles and Elizabeth I am so sorry to hear about your son accident. He was such an good son with alot of love.He loved his sports and having an good time with his friends. He will be truly missed.Just know that he is in God hands now.

Love You Both,
Wanda Sue Denny

Kim Hemric

April 6, 2010

Thinking or you and praying for your family and friends. R.I.P. Calvin.

Alan, Kim and Kirsten Hemric

April 6, 2010

To Calvin's family and friends,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this very difficult time.

Wanda Tarlton

April 6, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of CJ's passing he was such a special young man. When he was in elementary school at Pine Hall he had a special place in all of our hearts. Our prayers are with you all.

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