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Obituary
Burman Nelson,
84, of Huntington, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Cabell
Huntington Hospital surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be
conducted on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Reger Funeral
Chapel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Burman was born January
11, 1929 in Wayne County, WV, to Andrew Nelson and Clarcie (Queen) Nelson
and was the last surviving child of this union. Burman retired from Owens
Illinois after 41 years of service and was an active coon hunter. He was a
member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church. In addition to his parents
he was preceded in death by his 3 brothers Steve, Richard and Lewis Nelson
and 6 sisters: Arvilla Robertson, Dorothy Nelson, Marinda Craigo, Ida
Carroll, Cora Walters and Northa Walters all of which he loved dearly. He is
survived by his wife of 66 years Mary Pauline (Cosana) Nelson, three
children Linda Sue (David) Lemons, Rinda Duncan, Burman Allen (Annie)
Nelson. Ten grandchildren: David Nelson (Debbie) Lemons, Ronald Smith, Shane
Smith, Leah Lemons, Mary Frances (Eddie) Pratt, Toni Hamilton, Johnny
Kearney, Erin Kearney, Shane Kearney, Travis Kearney. 12 great-grandchildren
and 1 great great grandchild and a very special friend of the family Kay
Spry as well as a host nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and
friends. Papaw will be missed by all who knew and loved him and wonderful
memories will be cherished forever.
Friends may call from 6-8 pm Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Reger Funeral
Home The family would like to express thanks to the staff at Cabell
Huntington Hospital SICU
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