Samuel E. Nelson III

Samuel Edgar Nelson III, 49, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, in Summerton.

He was born Feb. 19, 1959, in Pikeville, Ky., a son of the late Samuel Edgar Nelson Jr. and the late Rena Barron Nelson. He was a chef, and a member of New Harmony Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are a sister, Rena N. Skinner of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two nephews, Jordan and Zane Skinner.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in New Harmony Presbyterian Church in Alcolu, with the Rev. Dr. Bill Barton officiating.

Memorials may be made to New Harmony Presbyterian Church, 1174 New Harmony Presbyterian Church Road, Alcolu S.C. 29001 or to the American Heart Association, 520 Gervais St., Ste. 300, Columbia S.C. 29201.

Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.