Funeral program for Leroy Nesby

HONORING THE LIFE, LOVE, AND LEGACY OF
Born into Time
July 19,1941
Born into Eternity
July 9, 2017

July 15th, 2017
12:00 PM
Hagan Temple Grace Deliverance
Bishop James Hagan, Pastor
954 Firetower Road, Claxton, GA, 30417
Rev. Harry Smalls, Officiating
Moody Funeral Home, Directing
Processional............................Clergy, Moodys Staff and Family
Selection.................................................Church of God


Invocation...........................................Rev. Earl Ricks
Holy Scriptures...............Old TestamentJay Darnell Leroy Hurt
New Testament David J Hurt
Selection............................................Church of God
^ A Tribute to Papa..........................Austin and Joshua Channel
Reflections (Limit to 2 minutes),
.Children and Grandchildren
Family and Friends
Acknowledgements............................Moodys Funeral Home
B
J Resolution............................Green Cypress Baptist Church
Selection..........................Dannielle, Daniel, and Jianna Hurt

Selection..................................................Church of God
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Recessional
His Hard said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few
things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
(Alatthew 25:23 KJWj
Leroy Nesby was born into this world on July 1941 to the late Horace Nesby
and Alary Lou Byrd. He peacefully transitioned to his eternal rest on Sunday July 9*,
2017 at his residence. Leroy was 75 years young.
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A Claxton native, Leroy relocated to Newark, NJ in 1963 where he met and married
Annie J. Fedd. Leroy was a veteran of the United States Army where he served his
country honorably during the Vietnam War. VCTiile in New Jersey, Leroy was an
employee of Twin County Grocers for more than 20 years. He made a nice life for
himself and his family and he also had a wealth of friends and family. Leroy stayed in
New Jersey until 2008 where he returned to Claxton, GA to be closer to his mother.
Leroy loved the Lord. Upon his remrn to Claxton, he became a faithful and devoted
member of Green Cypress Baptist Church where he served on the usher board. In
his spare time, Leroy enjoyed working out at the gym. Friends, family, and neighbors
will remember Leroy as a good spirited and happy individual who was always willing
to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Leroy was a loving person and his devotion to his family and his firm belief in God
was known to many. You could always count on him to offer a smile even while
going through trials and tribulations. He was one to not complain. Although he loved
to help others, Leroy was very independent and never wanted to burden others with
his problems. He loved his family immensely and would often talk about how much
he loved his children and grandchildren and how proud he was of them. Leroy
enjoyed watching the news, posting on Facebook, and playing the lottery. He would
always tell his family, 1 am trying to hit the big one so I can take care of my familty.
Leroy leaves to cherish his memory the mother of his children, Annie Nesby; lovely
daughters Gloria VTieeler, Alississippi; Angenella Channel, New Jersey; Sharonda
Hurt, Virginia; Alonique Harris, New Jersey; son-in-lav^s. Jay D. Hurt, Ahrginia;
Norman Channel, New Jersey; Donald Freeman, Alississippi; his beloved
grandchildren Jay Darnell Leroy Hurt (26), Dannielle A. Hurt (22), Austin L.
Channel (22), David J. Hurt (20), Daniel J. Hurt (19), Jianna D. Hurt (17), and Joshua
R. Channel (16); his precious great-granddaughter Aarynn A. Woodson; sisters Lottie
(Roy) Brown, Louise Mosley, Darlene (Carroll) McKinnon, Lula Nesby Smith;
brothers Troy (Carolyn) Byrd, Suwannee (ty anda) Alosley, MC (Edna Alae) Collins;
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Leroy is preceded in death
by his father, Horace Nesby, mother. Alary Lou Byrd, and sister Bernice Brown.
Always There
Tmma Mane Efwell
When you remember me,
Please do not weep.
My body may not be there
It has chosen to sleep.
Vm not that far away.
My soul lives on,
looking down, watching over
You and everyone.
And when you feel sad
And life seems blue.
Just remember
That my spirit has its arms around you.
And on those special days.
Times that you wish I could see.
That cool bree:(e flowing past you...
Well, that will be me.
So, don't be sad.
Have no fear.
God has taken me under his iving.
But I ll alwcys be near.
I still watch you
Evety minute, every day.
My love and soul are with you
And that's where they will stcy.
Terrance Mosley
Troy Byrd Jr.
Jeremy McKinnon
Damon McKinnon
Abu-Amir Muhammad
Louis Byrd
Mickey Br-rd
Chris Collins
Sedrick Berrr'
Hagan Cemetery
Immediately following the interment, the family will feUow'ship with relatiyes and friends at Hagan Temple Grace
DeHyerance

We, the family of Leroy Nesby, acknowiedge eyery act of kindness and loye shown to us during this time of
transition. We cannot adequately express our heartfelt gratitude or the manifestation of loye eyeryone has shown.
We are forever grateful for your visits, texts, telephone calls, donations, food, and all other kind gestures of love. A
special thanks to Lottie and Roy Brown and Wanda Mosley for the care and attention show'n to Leroy during his
last days. We also thank Rev. Harry Smalls and the Green Crqjress Baptist Church family for their continued love
and support given to Leroy. Thank you to the Hagan Temple Grace Deliverance Church for aUowing us to use
their facilities. May God bless you and keep and may He give you peace.

Moodys Funeral Home
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Claxton, GA 3041^
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