Georgia:  Elbert County: Obituary of Tom Joe Nelms
27 June 1933
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Chandler Eavenson
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The 27 June 1933 edition of the Elberton Star contained
the following obituary: 

"Mr. T. J. Nelms passed away Monday. 

"Mr. Tom Joe Nelms, about 65 years old, native and 
lifelong resident of Elbert county, successful farmer and
business man, and one of the best citizens of the 
community, died at his home near Longstreet Monday
afternoon, following an illness of several weeks. 

"He is survived by his widow and the following 
children: W. M. Nelms, M. W. Nelms and Mrs. Ira
Bell of this county, and Mrs. G. P. Maret of South
Carolina. 

"His body will be laid to rest in the cemetery at
Bethlehem church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The 
funeral services will be conducted by his pastor,
Rev. A. T. Hind, assisted by Rev. J. C. West."

Submitted by: Chandler Eavenson