Nelson Connelly, Sr.

Nelson B. Connelly, Sr., 91, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Monday, February 20, 2017, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 4, 1925, he was the son of the late Joe B. and Maybelle Dominick Connelly of Prosperity, SC and husband of the late Ruby Pugh Connelly. Nelson was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Spartanburg, where he taught the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and served on Church Council. A U. S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Connelly was a graduate of Newberry College and Furman University. His career in education spanned 37 years and included teaching, coaching, and administration. He retired in 1986, having served 27 years as principal at Boiling Springs Elementary School. Survivors include his son, Nelson Bennett Connelly, Jr. (Pam) and two daughters, Joette Johnson (Keith) and Donna Bolt; five grandchildren, Evan Connelly, Rachel Fowler (Brandon), Andy Johnson (Tara), Joseph Johnson (Aarika), and Laura Brooks (Douglas); and two great-grandchildren, Ruby and Cole Johnson. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Nivia C. Kyzer. Visitation will be 1:30-2:30 PM Friday, February 24, 2017, at St. John's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM, at the church, conducted by the Rev. Emily Edenfield and the Rev. Michael Shackelford. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens, 4081 Hwy 9 N, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Capital Campaign, 415 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or Newberry College Alumni Scholarship Fund, Office of Advancement, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nelson B. Connelly, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.