Earl J. Nelson, 90, of Topton passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Clay County Care Center.
A native of Cherokee County, he was the son of the late John and Mary Taylor Nelson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Nelson.
Earl was a veteran having served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lisa Nelson of Zebulon, N.C.; Patrick Earl Nelson of Angier, N.C.; and Mark Alvin Nelson of Atlanta, Ga. He has several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Red Marble Baptist Church Cemetery.
Due to risk of exposure to COVID 19, face coverings and social distancing are required for those attending the graveside service.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Nelson family.
An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.
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