Mr. Tommy Lee Nesmith was born on July 22, 1942 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was the son of Willie Bell Nesmith, now deceased. After a life well lived, he passed away on January 12, 2024, leaving behind many who loved him.

He was educated In the Forsyth County School System. At Hauser Rental Service, he worked as a warehouse operator for many years. In the community, he was a member of Mt. Able Pentecostal Holiness Church of God where he was celebrated as the First Man of Mt. Able. He loved to sing, always had a song in his heart, and was willing to share it with anyone who was willing to listen. Even through his physical challenges, he always had an encouraging spirit and constantly expressed his praises to God for the blessings he received.

Family who preceded him in death include his mother, Willie Bell Nesmith; sister, Patricia Nesmith; and son-in-law, Gary Ferrell.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife, Elizabeth Nesmith; daughters, Willette N. Poole, Sylvia C. Searles, Pamela Fer-rell, Dianna Williams, Linda Lewis, Linsetta Dodd, Monyca Nails; son, Hanson Clark; grandchildren, Bria Covington, RazHane Gadson, Lubrey Gadson, Demarcus Clark, Lakeia Simmons, Dynasty Harris, Dayveoin Brown, Latoya Barclay, Amanda Morrison, Kimberly Nails, Latosha Flemming, Ahmad Lewis; brother, Wayne Nesmith; nieces, Elease Smith and Apostle Lawana Wallace; nephew, Eric Thompson; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family visitation at 11:00 AM. Interment in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

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