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 N 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. I s; 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 201 Church Street Claxton, GA 3041^ Gregory Stew'art, Manager Obituarr* done by Ks Kreative Designs Kskreativedesigns@outlook.com