Mr. Marion Nelson

June 29, 1940 – February 2, 2016

Saturday, February 6, 2016, 11:00 A.M.

Rock Hill Baptist Church

1060 Shivers Green Road

Ridgeway, SC 29130

Reverend Vera Stone, Interim Pastor

Floral Bearers Nieces and Cousins

Pallbearers Nephews and Cousins

Honorary Pallbearers Longtown Masonic Lodge 123

Acknowledgements The family of Marion Nelson extends to all of you our heartfelt

thanks. You have been great a support to us at this time of sorrow and

loss.

Special thanks to KershawHealth ICU and Hospice Services.

Nelson’s Funeral Home

270 N. Dogwood Ave.

Ridgeway, SC 29130

803-337-4500

www.nelsonsofridgeway.com

Psalm 91

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide

under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my

God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and

from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt

thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow

that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the

destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall a thy side, and ten thousand at thy right

hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the

wicked.

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the

most High, thy habitation;

There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come

nigh thy dwelling.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all

thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot

against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the

dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver

him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him

in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Order of Service Reverend Vera Stone, Presiding

Prelude- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Processional- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Clergy, Family and Friends

Opening Selection- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rock Hill Baptist Church

“Blessed Assurance”

Scriptures:

Old Testament- - -Isaiah 53:1-6- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

New Testament- - II Cor. 13:11-14- - - Rev. Robert Entzminzer

Taylor Chapel Church

Columbia, SC

Prayer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rev. James Adamson

Selection- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rock Hill Baptist Church Choir

“Oh I Want to See Him”

Reflections:

Church- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Deacon Melvin Butler

Fairfield Electric Cooperation- - - - - - - - - - - - Rev. Robert Entzminzer

Longtown Masonic Lodge 123- - - - - Elliott Qualls, Worshipful Master Family- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Selection- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Family Gospel Singers

Words of Life- - - - - - - - - - - - - Rev. E. F. Steadman, Moderator

Mount Moriah Baptist Association

Recorded Selection- - - - - - - - - - - - - --The Dixie Hummingbirds

“Final Edition”

Recessional- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Funeral Directors

Committal Rites and Presentation

Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery

1060 Shivers Green Road

Ridgeway, SC

Memories

“Abiding in God’s Call” “Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. For he that is called in

the Lord, being a servant is the Lord’s freeman:” I Corinthians 7- 20, 22

Marion Nelson, created for God’s service, was born on June 29, 1940 in

Kershaw County’s rural area of Lugoff, SC. He transitioned from this life into

eternity at KershawHealth Medical Center on February 2, 2016. Marion was the

eldest son of the late John L. Nelson and Alice Martin Nelson.

“Pressing toward the mark of a higher calling” Philippians 3:14

Marion grew up and received early educational training at Mickle School in

Lugoff, SC. He graduated from Jackson high school in Camden, SC, and then

moved to New York, NY in pursuit of employment. Abiding in God’s call of

service for his country, Marion joined the US Army and performed his duty as a

Light Weapons Infantryman.

Marion was employed in 1968 for E.I. DuPont Company in manufacturing; he

was later promoted to the position of Textile Manufacturing Shift Supervisor,

retiring from E.I. DuPont Company in 1992. While there, Marion advocated for

justice, truth and equal rights for everyone, with a steadfast and resolute

approach.

Based on II Timothy 1: 6-9, Marion was faithful in his responsibility to God’s

holy calling of worshipful, spiritual service. He joined Rock Hill Baptist Church,

Ridgeway, SC at an early age and remained an active member. Marion was a

member of the Trustee Board and served as Chairman of the Trustees for many

years. He also served as Advisory Council Chairman, and a member of the

Brotherhood Auxiliary, The Senior Choir, and the Men’s Choir. Marion was an

attentive Sunday School participant and always enjoyed Sunday School

discussions. He looked forward to and attended Bible Study each week.

Working in services for his community and surrounding areas, Marion worked

on the Round-Up Committee for Fairfield Electric then serving on the Board of

Directors for Fairfield Electric. Marion was also a member of Longtown Masonic

Lodge No. 123, Ridgeway, SC.

Marion enjoyed the outdoors: he was an avid farmer, hunter and fisherman.

A man of integrity, strength, courage, valor, and trust, but most of all, Marion

was a man that loved God; his love for God compelled him to have love for

others, creating a genuine will to be of service wherever needed. He was a

personal gardener, handyman, auto mechanic, spiritual advisor, and much more.

It has been a life-long journey for Marion Nelson while “Abiding in God’s

Call.” Today, we affirm the Lord’s words: “Well done, thy good and faithful

servant: Thou has been faithful over a few things: I will make thee ruler over

many things: enter thou into the joy of the lord.”

A painful and sad void is felt by all those whose lives Marion touched.

Cherished memories are with those that remain: Marion’s wife of forty years,

Alberta Butler Nelson; a daughter, Yvonne Melissa Nelson of Charlotte, NC; a

son, Stacey Micah Nelson of Lugoff, SC; four sisters: Pauline E. Ferguson

(Roosevelt) of Chicago, IL; Katie Ruth Myles (Willie) of Bear, DE; Julia Etta

Tucker and Clara Nelson of Ridgeway, SC; two brothers: Norman B. Nelson

(Iola) of Ridgeway, SC and John Nelson Jr. of Augusta, GA; one Godson, Kevin

Myles (Cheryl) of Laurel, MD; two aunts: Mrs. Willie Mae Brown of Lugoff, SC

and Sallie Richardson (Willie) of Brooklyn, NY; sisters-in-law, brothers- in-law,

nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances.