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Richard Lewis Nelms, Sr.

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Richard Lewis Nelms, Sr.

October 23, 1954 ~ February 3, 2025 (age 70) 70 Years Old

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Richard Nelms, Sr. Obituary

Mr. Richard Lewis Nelms, Sr., was born October 23, 1954, to Mr. Charlie Earl Nelms and Mrs. Louise Josephine Harris Nelms. He departed this life on February 3, 2025. He is survived by his family and friends

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Visitation

Friday
February 21, 2025
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dante Jelks Funeral Home LLC.
4904 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35222

Funeral Service

Saturday
February 22, 2025
12:00 PM
Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church
680 Simmsville Road
Alabaster, AL 35007

Interment

Monday
February 24, 2025
11:00 AM
Alabama National Cemetery
3133 Highway 119
Montevallo, AL 35115

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