Mr. Phillip Edward Nelams, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be 11:00 EST Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Charlie L. Sanders, Jr., officiating. Interment to follow in Concord Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, August 20, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. EST.
Phillip E. Nelams was born September 22, 1938 to the late Flossie Snipes Nelams and the late Tommy Nelams. Phillip joined Concord Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and served as a Deacon. He attended Public Schools in Phenix City, Al. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Bobbie Broadnax Nelams, they had 3 beautiful daughters.
Phillip worked at the Coke Cola Plant for 40 years, Muscogee County School District as a Custodian for 10 years at Key Elementary School; he was also a painter and did landscaping. He loved music, dancing, and working with his flowers and plants.
Phillip departed his life on August 12, 2021, at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, Ga. He was preceded in death by his wife Carrie Nelams; his brothers, Otis Nelams, Forrest Nelams, Jolly Phelps and Tommy Nelams; and sisters, Jill DβVore and Mattie Jo Jackson.
He is survived by his beautiful daughters, Janice (Clifford) Alston of Smiths Station, AL, Phyllis (Daniel) Ezekiel of Tampa, FL and Cecelia (Leo) Jones of Phenix City, AL; one brother, David Nelams of Phenix City, AL; five sisters, Virginia Ward of Brooklyn, NY, Claudia Lewis of Phenix City, AL, Rosemary Nelams, Annie Whittelsey and Debra Nelams all of Columbus, GA; two sisters in-law, Vennie Mae Nelams, Eva Nelams both of Detroit, MI; five grandchildren, Robert (Cynethia) Alston of Alabaster, AL, Lance (Lorena) Alston, Paradise, TX, Leo Jones, Huntsville, AL, Darion Ezekiel, Orlando, FL, and Jamia Jones, Troy, AL; five great-grandchildren, Ameer, Jaydyn, Tyler, Kynzie, and Carter James; children that he raised as his own, Raymond Phillips and Veronica (Willie) Haynes and a devoted neighbor, Gloria Brooks all of Columbus, GA; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
My thought and prayers are with you, continue to lift the family in prayer. Victoria Griffin and Family β€οΈ!!!
So sorry to hear My condolences to the family
May the Grace of The Most High God be unto the entire Nelams family, May Mr. Phillip sleep peacefully. Pam Williams Solomon & The Frederick Douglass Reunion Family
Sending deepest condolences to you and your family. God will take care of you all. Linda Smith and family, just remember weeping endure for nights , but the joy cometh every morning.
My deepest condolences to my cousins, Janice, Yvette, and C.C. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God keep you strong and united through this tough time. SympππΏππΏππΏ
Condolences from the Starke-Jones, Lamar, and Plummer's families. ππΏ
Our sincere condolences to Apostle Veranica Word-Haynes & family. It's never easy to lose a loved one but may God give you all comfort, peace & strength during this time. The Bryant & Wood family
Condolences to the nelams family and veranica on losing her step father. Praying for you all especially the granddaughter who was with him in his last mths living with helping him. Blessings to all
It's with regret that I express my condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of Phillip Nelams. To the surviving daughters; neices and nephews; grands and great-grands;you are in my prayers. May the Lord strengthen each of you during this time of bereavement.
To Apostle Haynes & the entire Word/Nelams Family, please accept my most sincerest thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavement. May the knowledge of you all knowing that you've got people standing behind you bring much comfort and peace! Dwayne Lightsey, Jr.
Apostle Veronica Word-Haynes and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I want to offer my sincere condolences. I'm so sorry about your father's death. I pray the good memories you have of him will comfort you in the days ahead.
To Apostle Haynes and the entire family of Mr. Phillip Nelams, my thoughts of strength and prayers of comfort goes out to you in this time of bereavement. Praying for God to strengthen you all in this time of your loss!!
To the Haynes family and entire the entire Nelams family. My sincere condolences to you. I pray peace and comfort to you at this difficult time. God bless you all.
My Family and I send my Condolences to out pastor Apostle Veranica Word Haynes and family on the passing of her step father. Praying for Comfort and Strength during this time of bereavement. Love you all
The Laster Family
To Apostle and overseer Haynes, children, grandchildren and other family members. Sending our love, prayers and condolences to you all during the loss of your family member. Remember the joy of the lord is your strength n to trust God through all things. Love yall n cherish the memories and we are here if needed. Love Laketa, Kris n Vanna Reed β€β€β€
To Apostle & Overseer Haynes the Brown/ Bethay family send our deepest condolences to you all. We love you all! Keke, Josiah & Cheyenne
To Apostle Veranica Word-Haynes and family. I send my condolences. I pray that the strength of God overshadow you all in Jesus name. The Pernell Family
To Apostle Veranica Word-Haynes, children, and grandchildren, my condolences to you all. I'm sorry for your loss. Hold on to your memories of your loved one for no one can deny you of those or take them away! May the Joy of the Lord increase in your lives during your time of mourning as He strengthens you all.
Love you, Litosha Conner
To my Apostle Veranica Word Haynes and her family.... I know sometimes words can't heal the pain from a loved one but I know prayer can and will keeping you all lifted in prayer love you all dearly Always and forever Toya Kearse Kingdom Faith Outreach Ministries
My thoughts and prayers are with the Word family and Apostle Veranica Haynes lost of your father and grandfather.
To: Apostle Veranica Word Haynes & Family
My prayers and condolences to the family. I will never forget when visiting him at the house, he would always call me "Rev". Prayers to Apostle Veranica Word Haynes and her family during this time of bereavement.
Crystal Figgins
So sorry to hear about your loss! May God provide comfort and peace to you Apostle Veronica and your family!! Love you guys to life!!
Laster Family!!
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather, Courtney. Our prayers are with you, your mom and family. Love always, Shay
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God provide strength for the family during this time.
I am sending my condolences. May God hold every member of this family close during their time of grieving. πππππ
Kingdom Faith Outreach Ministries expresses our sincere condolences to our Pastor, Apostle Veranica Word-Haynes and family, on the passing of your Step-Father. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
I'm sending my condolences to my 3 niece Janice, Yvette,Cecelia and to my family.my brother phillip death was unexpected and I will miss him love you your sister Patty
My prayers are with Uncle Phillip daughters,Janice,Yvette,and C.C. Uncle Phillip will truly be missed. Love always from your family in Detroit Michigan.
To My Cousins, Janice, Yvette, and Cecelia - Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.ππ My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Uncle P will be missed! Love always, Renee and family
Uncle Phillp I will always remember the times at family functions when you would lead the train line. I can see you now with a white robe and a crown of gold leading the train line cause you made it to heaven. You will be truly missed.Keep on Choo Choo RIP Love Mickey Rooney
I will always treasure the special nickname that you gave me. You will be truly missed uncle Phillip aka Bull
My condolences to my cousins, Janice, Cecelia and Yvette and the entire Nelam family. Uncle Phillip your death was so unexpected, however it didn't take God by surprise ( God has spoken and said that uncle Phillip was ready. He has earned his wings. As the word reminds us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May he comfort you all during these trying times. Love Sue . Rest In Peace uncle Phillipππππ
3 Uncle Phillip it's so hard to believe that you're gone but we know you're in a better place. Your death was so unexpected. We love you but God loves you most. May your soul rest in peace ποΈποΈ. We will ever carry you in our hearts. My condolences to C.C, Yvette, Janice and my family in their entirety. R.I.P. Uncle Phillip....Love your niece Kesiue Lewis Reese
Uncle Philliph it's so hard to believe that you're gone but we know you're in a better place. Your death was so unexpected. We love you but God loves you most. May your soul rest in peace ποΈποΈ. We will ever carry you in our hearts. My condolences to C.C, Yvette, Janice and my family in their entirety. R.I.P. Uncle Philliph
I'd like to send my condolences to Janice, Yvette & Cecelia and the entire Nelams family. We'll reflect back on the memorable times and rejoice in the fact that "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". Rest In Peace. Your Sister - Annie Nelams-Whittlesey
This morning my heart is heavy your passing was unexpected.I love you in and in death,rest in peace my brother phillip your baby sister Debra Nelams
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