James Earl “J.E.” Nelson, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born on October 25, 1914 in Greenville, NC. He was the son of the late J. Ed Nelson and Mary Hattie Nichols. J.E. was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia Farmer Nelson and eight brothers and sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Gloria Nelson Churchill of Sarasota, Fla., Dolores Nelson Costa and husband Jerome C. Costa, Sr. of Rocky Mount; one brother, Richard “Doug” Nelson and wife Joanne of Atascadero, CA; one sister, Helen Nelson Doresky of St. Augustine, Fla.; four grandchildren,; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, at the home, 3540 Mansfield Drive, Rocky Mount.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremations, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount. Online condolences can be made at www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.