William Clark Nesbitt
February 18, 1944 ~ January 17, 2009
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
William Clark "Bill" Nesbitt, 64, of Fairview, went to be with his heavenly father the evening of Saturday, January 17, 2009, while surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was born February 18, 1944, to the late Andrew Roscoe and Elizabeth Wright Nesbitt. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Katherine Lytle, Floyd Nesbitt, Pauline Latham, Andy Nesbitt, Tom Nesbitt, Sam Nesbitt, Mary Sluder, Betty LaRouche, and Sara Benson.
Mr. Nesbitt was a member of Nesbitt's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was the owner of William C. Nesbitt Masonry, LR Vending and Nesbitt's Trackhoe. Bill served his country in the United States Air Force. Was an avid fisherman and held memberships in Fairview Bass Masters and Fairview Bass -n- Buddies. He loved to fish and to garden and shared many a bounty with his neighbors and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Glenda Annette Newman Nesbitt; two daughters, Kimberley Nesbitt Dorato and her husband Keith, and Christine Nesbitt Lopez; three grandchildren, Ryan Sayles, Ashelee Lopez and Caleb Midgett; one brother, David Nesbitt, and five sisters, Nannie Randolph, Louise Bishop, Lettie Gentle, Ruby Swink and Barbara Banks.
The funeral will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19th in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, with the Revs. Robert Harris and Chester Owenby officiating. The family will receive friends that evening, immediately following the service at the funeral home.
The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at Nesbitt's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
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Glenda and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Bill.I can remember sharing lots of good times when we were all in school. Try to think of all the fun times.
You will all be in our prayers.
Bill and Karen Wright
To family and friends – My prayers and thoughts are with you. Blessings and peace, Betty Nelon Rhodes (widow of Grover Lee Rhodes)
Glenda,
So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed in the community. If there is anything we can do please let David & I know.
David and Kim Bass
Glenda,Kim,Christine,
I am so sorry for your loss.We had some really good time’s over the year’s.May God be with you and the family.
Love Corean
Christine,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Sorry I could not get over there but I love you Glenda and are praying for you. Love Phyllis
I am sorry for your loss, Bill was a kind and thoughtfull man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenda, Kim, & Christine,
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of good memories from years past. If we can do anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.
GLENDA&GIRLS
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BILL WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
DONALD RAY & JANIE LOFTIN
Glenda,
Our hearts,love and prayers are yours during this difficult time. Turn toward the Lord and He will help you. He was a happy person and it was a pleasure to know him. Keep the faith.
Judi and Eddie Nesbit
far away cousins up the hill
Glenda, Kim and Christine,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Glenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a funny guy and he always made people laugh. I will keep you very close in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Your other daughter Beverly
Glenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandra Banks
NOTHING FLASHY ABOUT MY UNCLE BILL. JUST AN HONEST GOOD HEARTED COUNTRY BOY. MEMORIES RUN THROUGH MY MIND WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP. THOUGHT HE WAS THE BEST LOOKING MAN I HAD EVER SEEN. HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED BY SO MANY THAT LOVED HIM. AUNT GLENDA & GIRLS IF YOU NEED ANYTHING REMEMBER I AM JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY. I LOVE YOU ALL.
Glenda,Kim and Kristene…I am so sorry about Bill.He was a great brother in law,but also a very good friend. It has been an honor to be part of his family for all these years.I love you all very much. Look to the Lord to help you,and comfort you,and He will.If I can help you in any way let me know.
Dear Glenda, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your pain.You are in our prayers.We love you very much.God bless you and your family. Love Dot,Diane and Buddy.
Glenda,Lynn and Juanita,
Heartfelt sympathy goes to all your family.I’m so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you as only He can.My prayers are with you.
Joyce
Glenda, Kim and Christine – We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Larry and Kim Brow
Ryan, Our Precious Grandson We are thinking about you and the good memories of Bill.Cherish them. We Love You. Take care of Glenda. PAP AND NAN
Glenda,
We were so sorry to here about your
loss. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family. Our prayer is that Gods grace will comfort you in the days ahead.
Love in Christ,
Norris & Charlotte
MORE THAN A FRIEND:When i first met Bill Nesbitt i was working on laying brick and block years earlier but bill made a mason out of me after i asked him to make me like him’ I was so proud to work along side him and we were a goo team.Iwas his son-in-law’but he treated me as if i was his son.We bowled together growed gardens laughed together and just plain had a good time together and this is what i will miss the most of the BILL NESBITT I TRULY LOVED SO MUCH KENT SAYLES
out of me
Lettie,
Beverly and I are saddened to learn of your brother death. We are praying for you and the family.
Love,
Beverly and Sid
Dear Glenda,
Whenever I think of my summer in 08 with Diane and Bob one of my memories will be of Bill and his garden and generosity with his vegetables.His body is gone but his love will always surround you, Sincerely Dorothy Burton
glenda,
sorry for your loss.may GOD bless you and your family. love you-ervinia
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Bryan and Mackenzie Craig and family
My prayers go to the family. May God touch each of you at your greatest point of need.
Chad Parris
Glenda,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, if there is anything at all you need please don’t hesitate to ask. You have been there for all of us when we needed you so please know that we are here for you now.
You & your family are in our Thoughts & Prayers. Just lean on God and he will get you through this tough time. We all Love you very much.
Glenda,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, if there is anything at all that you need please don’t hesitate to ask. You have been there for all of us when we really needed you, so please know that we are here for you now. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time, just lean on God and he will give you the strength to get through this and the days to come. We all Love you very much.
Dear Glenda, Kim and Chrissy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just know he is with Mama and Daddy this very minute scouting out a place to throw a line. l loved him as I do the three of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Dianna
Our sincere sympathy is being sent to you with love at this sad time.
Glenda and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of a husband, father, and grandfather. He is resting in the arms of Jesus now. May God continue to bless you and yours. I love you, Jane
My prays and thoughts are with you and Christina and your family for your lost of your wonderful husband and Father.
Glenda, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I Love you.
GLENDA: Take care and keep Bills memory close to your heart. He was a special man. Our GOOD GOD will see you through this sad time. Take care of ryan.You are in our Prayers tonight.
Love Luther and LYNDA
GLENDA: Take care and keep Bills memory close to your heart. He was a special man. Our GOOD GOD will see you through this sad time. Take care of ryan.You are in our Prayers tonight.
Love Luther and LYNDA
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie & Cyndi Sprouse
Glenda,
I want to say I am sorry to hear about Uncle Bill. He was a great man, kind loving and caring. I thought alot about him. He never treated me any different than he would his own niece and neither have you. I am thankful to have a family as good ast this one. If you need anything let us know and some how or some way I will try to help.
Love
Amanda and Matthew Nesbitt
Glenda, Kim and Christine
I am so sorry for your loss.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Glenda,
I am sorry that I could not make it last night,but I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
If there is anything that I can do for you let me know if it is only to talk just give me a call you have my number.
May the blessing of God be with you at this time and always.
Love You,
Myra
Glenda,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.