The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gordon Fisher officiating; burial will follow at Dr. Clyde M. Memorial Park in Julian.
Jeff was raised by his late mother, Susie Nelson in Pilot Mountain, NC. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Alice Nelson.
Jeff leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 69 years, Ruth Ann Hartsell Nelson; sons, Randy Neal Nelson (Sandra), Ricky Earl Nelson, and Charles Jeffrey Nelson (Linda); 7 grandchildren, Tracy, Katheren, Eddie, Amanda, Michelle, Chaz and Nick; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He worked for Lambeth Trucking Company before starting Nelson Construction and was known as a wonderful and knowledgeable carpenter, training his boys to continue the trade. In addition to the art of carpentry, Jeff’s church and relationship with Christ was always near and dear to his heart. He was a founding member of New Life Worship Center in Greensboro. Jeff loved his family and church family and they will all miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Authoracare Hospice of Guilford County: 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405 OR New Life: 240 Clapps Farms Road, Greensboro, NC 27405.
Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.LoflinFH.com.
Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve the Nelson Family.
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