Herbert Nelson

Waynesville-Herbert ''Hub'' Nelson, age 76, of Raytown Heights, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at his residence.

A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Luchius Cordell and Mollie Massie Nelson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mattie Fuller and three brothers, Joe, Melvin, and Edward ''Bud'' Nelson. He was a retired Dayco employee with 34 years service. He was a US Navy veteran having served during World War II and was a member of Barberville Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and served as Sunday School teacher for the rest home.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vera Caldwell Nelson; a daughter, Judy Nelson York and her husband, Alvin Layne York, of Arden, NC; a son Johnny L. Nelson and his wife, Katie, of Waynesville; a sister, Thomasine Nelson of Waynesville; three grandchildren, Sherry Spurlin, Jill Mann, and Johnny L. Nelson, Jr.; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda Nicole Spurlin, Mollie and Jody Mann.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2003 in the Waynesville chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend Ned Webb, Reverend Charles Magnet, and Reverend G. W. Jameson officiating. Burial will follow at Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Haywood County, 262 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.

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