Bobby Ray Nelms, 59, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born February 25, 1963 in Edgecombe County. Bobby was preceded in death by his mother Minnie Woodruff Nelms; maternal grandparents, William and Annie Woodruff; Hank and Sandra Bradberry.

He is survived by the mother of his children Dee Dee Nelms; father, Jack Nelms; daughters Tracey Nelms and Bobbie Jo Leonard (Brandon); brother, Billy Nelms; sisters, Teresa Robbins, Sheila Hawkins (Jerry), and Patricia Sloop (Matthew); two grandchildren,; sister-in-law, Anne Cash; brother-in-law, John Bradberry; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 2:00-2:45 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home.