Marion Nelson

The Management and Support Staff of Nelson's Funeral Home regretfully announce the death of Mr. Marion Nelson,75,of Lugoff, South Carolina.

Mr. Nelson departed his earthly life Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Kershaw Health Hospital, Camden, South Carolina. 

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, February 6, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Rock Hill Baptist Church, 1060 Shivers Green Road, Ridgeway, South Carolina.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

Public Viewing of Mr. Nelson's body will be held Friday, February 5, 2016, 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home 270 N. Dogwood Ave. Ridgeway. South Carolina.

“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.

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