The Shadow
Reverend Dennis Elroy Nicely, Sr.
Reverend Dennis Elroy Nicely, Sr., age 91, of Nicelytown Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, December 6, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He was born March 5, 1933 in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Shadrick Marion Nicely and Susie Viola Conner Nicely. He was the Pastor of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Covington and the former owner of Nicely’s Exxon Station in Clifton Forge. He was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church, a founding member with Eddie Nicely of Griffith Knob Hunt Club and a lifetime member of Clifton Forge Rescue Squad. Dennis served in the United States Airforce.
Dennis’s first love was for his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He witnessed to everyone he met. His life was a living testament to all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Brown Nicely; a son, Dennis “Rusty” Nicely, Jr.; six brothers, S.L Nicely, Richard Nicely, Arnold Nicely, Carl Nicely, Marion Nicely and Nolan Nicely; two sisters, Evelyn Smith and Ethel Sue Nicely Dobbs Collins; and a daughter in law, Pamela Mason Nicely.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Moore Nicely; a daughter, Pat Nicely Peery (Steve); two sons, Marion Algon Nicely and William Roy Nicely (Holly); three step daughters, Marsha Wellmaker (Allen), Martha Carter and Melody Holmes (Phillip); two step sons, John Moore, Jr., and Thomas Moore (Liz); three sisters, Margaret Griffith, Hazel Burns, and JoAnn Land; thirty-one grandchildren and seventy-one great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Immanuel Baptist Church, Clifton Forge with Rev. John Godfrey, Rev. Luke Benton and Rev. Dean Bowser officiating. Interment will follow in Central Advent Christian Cemetery, Clifton Forge. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until time of service at the church.
The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Ambassador Baptist College, PO Box 158, Lattimore, North Carolina 28089
Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling the arrangements.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com
