Richard Lewis Nelms Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lewis Nelms Sr. (Birmingham, Alabama), who passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Lewis Nelms Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Charlie Earl Nelms and Louise Josephine Harris Nelms.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Dante Jelks Funeral Home (4904 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church (680 Simmsville Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007). A burial will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Alabama National Cemetery (3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115).