Mr. Nelms died June 10, 2014 at his residence in Memphis, TN. He was born March 17, 1925 in Corinth, MS. to the late Cranford and Lillie Rogers Nelms. He retired from Heavy Machines Inc. and was a member of Getwell Church of Christ. He enjoyed baseball, animals and his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Addie Nelms, parents, sister Lottie Nelms, brother Grady Nelms.
Survived by his son Charles (Mary Jean) Nelms, grandchildren Paul Justin Nelms and Jenna Leigh (Ryan) Nelms Sprowles, great grandchildren Emily Anne Nelms and Casey William Nelms all of Memphis, TN, brother Edward (Brenda) Nelms, sister Lola Ashcraft, Bertha Lawson, Nadine (Eddie) Derryberry, Vera (Joe) Dixon all of Corinth, MS. Host of other family and friends.
Family will receive friends Thursday from 12 to service time
Memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Judy Davis 6508 N. Shiloh Rd. Corinth, MS. 38834
Arrangements under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Corinth, Mississippi.
