Eddie was born June, 13, 1964, in Halifax County to the late James Oliver Nelms, Sr. and Jean Bailey Nelms.

Eddie was a longtime member of Pierce’s Campground until it’s closing, Antioch Baptist Church and Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

He graduated from Halifax Academy in 1982. He enjoyed visiting and hanging out at Pike’s Store, staying abreast of local news.

He was a member of the General Matt W. Ransom Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 861.

Eddie was a loving brother who brought joy and hope to the many lives he touched. Farming was his life from an early age until recent years.

Eddie is survived by his brothers: James O. “Jimmy” Nelms, Jr. of Raleigh and Wade Nelms of Newport; his sisters: Debra Nelms Walls and Sharon Nelms Oliver and her husband Chuck both of Roanoke Rapids; seven nieces and nephews; three great nieces and nephews; many friends and acquaintances throughout the community.

Memorial services will be held 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Steve Formo officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home and other times at the family home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.