Dale T. Nelson

March 17, 1941 - September 2, 2011

03/17/1941 - 09/02/2011

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Visitation
Monday September 05, 2011
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Service
Monday September 05, 2011
2:00 pm
Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Directions

Dale T. Nelson, 70, a life-long resident of Hendersonville County, passed away Friday September 2, 2011 at Elizabeth House following a lengthy illness.

He was a son of the late Rudolph Terry Nelson and Mary Middleton Nelson Gibson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Nelson and Teddy Nelson.

He retired from Henderson County Maintenance Department after twenty five years of service.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Lou Capps Nelson; a son, Chris Terry Nelson and his wife Gina; two daughters, Vicki Lynn Nelson and Robin Nelson Bradley and her husband Shane; three grandchildren, Lane Bradley, Grayson Bradley and Aaron Nelson Pace; two brothers, Donald C. Nelson and Eddie S. Nelson; a sister, Kathy Hoyle and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be at 2:00 pm Monday in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Reverend Craig Garren will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be sent to Four Seasons Compassion for Life 571 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock NC 28731.

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Susan Neal
8 years ago

Vickie, I am so sorry I didn’t know that your dad had passed away. He was always one of my favorite people. He made my days at Land Records bearable on “those” days. Please give my best to your mom. Susan Neal

Jim and Diane Hardin
8 years ago

We are so sorry about your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Stacy & Sandy Buckner
8 years ago

Lou, Robin,Vickie and Chris

We were so sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. He was such a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Please know you are in our prayers. If you need anything please just let Robin know. Love you Robin,

Sandy and Stacy Buckner

Ricky Phillips
8 years ago

Lou,Chris,Vicki,and Robin I’m so so sorry for your loss! All of you are in my thoughts and prayers and I love all of you!

Ricky

Lee Taylor
8 years ago

Lou, and Family, sorry to hear of Dale passing, have comfort in knowing he suffers no more. My prayers are with you. Lee

Annette Shipley
8 years ago

We are so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you in this time of need. Love you.

Annette and RD

Tamara Ballard Garren
8 years ago

Dear Robin and Family Sorry to read of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Tamara

Allene (Curtis) Foster
8 years ago

Dale was a good friend to the family and I am very sorry for his loss. We will remember you in our prayers on behalf of the entire Curtis (Foster) Family.

Jewell (Curtis) Irwin
8 years ago

I was a schoolmate with Dale and I have nice memories of him.

Lynette Oliver
8 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.