Harry Nelson

Harry Nelson, 91, of 892 Luna Lake Rd., Danville, VA passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Danville Regional Medical Center after a two-month decline in health. Mr. Nelson was born on August 9, 1923 to the late William Walter Nelson and the late Clara Frances Nelson. He spent his entire life in the Danville area. He served two years in the United States Navy and retired from Hardy Petroleum. He was married to Emma Stephens Nelson who preceded him in death on August 14, 2010 they were married for 64 years. Mr. Nelson is survived by three daughters, Linda N. Lewis and husband Bill, Janice N. Walker and husband Pete, Cindy N. Hobson and husband David all of Danville. Five grandchildren, Tiffany L. Cassidy and husband Randy, Angela N. Broyles and husband Jason, Kenneth R. Nelson Junior, Ashley L. Mazza, and James B. Walker. Nine great-grandchildren, Emily, Ethan, Ella, and Emma Broyles, Jason, Adam and Stephanie Nelson, Grace and Kennedy Cassidy. He is also survived by a sister Mattie N. Vass. In addition to his parents and his wife he was predeceased by his son Kenneth R Nelson and his grandson William Michael Lewis. He was also predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 PM at Townes Memorial Chapel, by the Reverends Daniel Lackey, Austin Merricks, and Seth Lackey. Interment will be in the Nelson Family Cemetery, on Luna Lake Road. The family will be at the residence of his daughter Cindy Hobson 6086 Kenridge Circle, Danville. Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.