J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Nesbitt, Roy Vernon

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Roy Vernon Nesbitt, 74, of Hopewell died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Richmond, VA. He was born in Hopewell and had been a life time resident. Mr. Nesbitt served in the U. S. Army, was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #1472, VFW Men’s Auxiliary, Post 637, American Legion Post 146 and was the retired owner of IGA Grocery in Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard McClellan and Martha Hudson Nesbitt, and his brothers, Howard, Earl and Billy Nesbitt. Mr. Nesbitt is survived by his wife, Shirley Wright Nesbitt of Hopewell, two daughters, Kimberly N. Gerner and her husband Bret of Chester, Tonda Raye Clary and her husband, Lee of Hopewell, six grandchildren, Todd Howlett and his wife Jessica, Hunter Perkins, Brad Gerner, Colton, Justin and Megan Clary, three great grandchildren, Brandon Childers, Landon and Bryson Howlett and a brother Richard O. Nesbitt and his wife Isabell of Hopewell, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, June 13, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Hayes, Pastor of Family Worship and Praise Center, officiating. Interment will be in Bermuda Memorial Park, Chesterfield County. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Tonda, Lee, Colton and family,

We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Nesbitt. Please know that you and your family are in thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything to help out, please let us know.

Dennis & Kay Bickings
Frank & Jeanette Stewart

Posted by: Dennis Bickings at June 14, 2008 12:59 PM

Dear Nesbitt family,

I was truly sad when I read in the paper about the loss of Roy. My dad, Walter Gilliam was a long time friend. As I was growing up Roy was kinda of one of the gang. There was a great group of guys that would meet at Blackwell's I guess for a "cold one". So I guess it seems like a small piece of my dad passing again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of love, Toni Gilliam Carr and Barry Carr

Posted by: toni carr at June 14, 2008 08:47 AM

Shirley, Kim and Tonda

I'm sorry to hear about Uncle
Roy.He left close family and friends with fond memories to cherish. You'll be remembered in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Robin, Bryon, Jordan and Hunter

Posted by: Robin Manus at June 11, 2008 10:31 PM

To The Nesbitt Family,
I want to know I will always remember Roy as a good employer while I worked at the IGA. My prayers with you all.

Cathy Swimeler Mclean

Posted by: Cathy Swimeler Mclean at June 11, 2008 08:59 PM

Dear Mrs. Nesbitt, Kim and Tonda,

My thoughts and prayers go with you all during this time. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. Let us lift up the great memories of your husband and father at this time. Please know I am thinking of you all.

Sincerely,

Buddy Leavitt

Posted by: Buddy Leavitt at June 11, 2008 05:38 PM

Shirley, Kim, & Tonda,

Just wanted to let you know I was sorry to hear about Roy. You will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

Roy left alot of good memories and stories...especially the fishing trips with my Dad, and, of course, the Christmas Day visits! He will be remembered with fondness.

Posted by: Dea Mitchem at June 11, 2008 05:14 PM

Shirley, Kim, and Tonda,

We just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you in your time of grief.

Roy was a great friend and we have many great memories of our times with him.From the 5 PM rush to Blackwells to the great times at the Legion and VFW, Fishing at Nags Head,NASCAR races at the tracks or on TV he will always have a special place in our hearts.
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Posted by: RANDY AND SUE JONES at June 11, 2008 10:52 AM