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Obituary For Mr. Michael Nelson
Mr. Michael B. Nelson gained his heavenly wings on August 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 13, 1970, a son of Margaret Cotton-Nelson and the late Lewis Nelson. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Louise Cotton, Leroy Cotton, Ethelene Nelson, and Mack Nelson.
Michael attended the Guilford County Public Schools and was a graduate of T. Wingate Andrews High School. He furthered his education at High Point University, where he received his Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Doctorate Degree. Michael was employed with Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Michael enjoyed being with his family. He loved taking care of other people, and had always been a blessing.
Left to celebrate his life and loving memories are his mother, Margaret Nelson; his siblings, all of whom truly loved their brother: brother, Steven Nelson; two sisters, Angela Nelson and Kimberly Nelson; four brothers of Durham, NC, William Nelson, Uriah Nelson, O. B. Nelson, and Isaiah Nelson; his godparents; five godchildren; his close cousin and best friend, Preston D. Burke; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Power of Praise, 1329 Kimery Drive. Interment will follow at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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May our Heavenly Father continue to watch over you.
Tony & Terri Baker Cary, NC
Our prayers, love and support are with the family of the late Dr. Michael D. Nelson. We've been friend for over 20 years and he'll be greatly missed by many. May the peace of GOD be with us all and great memories forever be in our hearts.
Prayerful Submitted, Pastor Terrance L. Murray Seedtime & Harvest Progressive Church Preston, Maryland
Thank you for all your encouragement to me as a peer, both when we worked together a d when I had taken another job. You were a real blessing. Deana Knight, CEO
Praying for the Nelson Family From the Witherspoon Family ❤️🙏🌹
Praying for the Nelson Family ❤️🙏🌹D4
My condolences to you Vern and his siblings,it's been many years but I never forgot Mike.Praying for strength and comfort at this time.🙏
Michael was a friend and co-worker whose presence will be missed. He always had a smile and a kind word, and would always inquire about how my family was doing. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on his passing.
To the entire Nelson & Cotton Families we the Baker & Hoke Family send our prayers to you at a time such as this. Not even sure where to begin our family's have known each other for many years. Well Willow Place will be the place start we all played together . I can say this Michael will be on that peaceful side with his Grandparents, Uncle Shorty, he will truly be missed. Love Tim Debra (Deboo ) and Ra'shaun Baker.
-Ronald Robinson, New Castle, Delaware I am in a stage of disbelief as I face the reality that you my friend and brother is no longer here with us. My life is so enriched because of over 30 years of friendship with Michael! Michael provided words of encouragement and support when I attended graduate school, received my first job offer, and became involved with church ministry. I always admired his dedication and unselfish love to family and friends. He was always a role model of what true success looks like when you love God, maintain integrity, and dedicated to a cause to instill values and morals in others. Michael was humble and appreciated the blessings of God! I will miss his infectious laugh and appreciation for good food and superb dining! I want to thank the Nelson family for sharing Michael with us as he will live on in our hearts and thoughts. Such a fine legacy he leaves behind that we must replicate and share with all people! May the strength of God be upon you now and forever more! Saint Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." KJV
-Arthur McGriff, Kernersville, NC
I am utterly shocked by the news of your passing that I keep going back to our most recent LinkedIn conversations whereas always you have offered encouragement. My prayers go out to your entire family and I want them each to know that they are certainly in my prayers! Rest easy my High Point Community Fellowship Gospel Choir fellow tenor who I connected with from day one of me becoming a member and although it's been many years since we saw each other, we did manage to allow our social media outlets to keep us connected in some capacity. We shall see you on to the other side my brother!
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