Nelson Hagood Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nelson Hagood, 94, the son of the late David and Mary Hagood and husband of the late Dorothy Bennett Hagood, returned to his heavenly home on February 28, 2021. He was born August 3, 1926 in Anderson County, SC. He was the last to follow his other siblings for their eternal rest. His beloved brothers, William David, Jr., Clifton, Johnnie, Joe and sisters, Colelia, Ceceila and Annie Mae. God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace as he was recovering at the home of his daughter Janet Hagood Reese in Central, SC. He joined the Holly Springs Baptist Church; now known as New Holly Light Baptist Church. He later followed his loving wife to new Hope Baptist Church in Clemson, SC. This union was blessed with seven wonderful children: Jacquelyn Patricia Ann Hagood Reese who preceded him in death, James N. Hagood (Laura), David Arthur Hagood (Julia), Maggie Teresa Lynn Hagood Montgomery, William Donald Hagood (Mary), Janet Hagood Reese (Dario) and beloved babygirl Alecia Jane Hagood. Nelson loved working outside. After his term in the United States Army, he worked construction for the Newton's which allowed him to support his family. He spoke only when he had something important to say. That importance was designated by him. He loved his walks. He was famous for being seen for walking the roads of RedHill and his trips to Ingles and searching for coins along the way. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who will celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator. Nelson is survived by a host of grandchildren: Darrell, Deidre, LaKeitha, Derrick (which was an inspiration to immediately leave alcohol in his past from the moment he held him in his arms), Anduanne, William John Wayne, Justin, Gerald Patrick ‘’Pat Rat’’ that he called his doctor and chef, Tonya, Kristy, Melissa, Justin David, Christopher, Joseph, Julianna, Lashaunda, Ashleigh, Sharon (Kisha), Carmen, Terry, Amber, D’halia, Emeliua, K’haleia. His granddaughters, Tara Yulandra Hagood and Heather Dionne Hagood and his grandson Jerred La’Vante Montgomery preceded him in passing. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and adopted Clemson students that loved watching him walk behind his plow. While preparing his garden to share the crop, they would meet him at the fence with sugar-free homemade pastries. Graveside service will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, Clemson, SC with a reception to follow at the home of his daughter, Janet Hagood Reese, 1325 Old Central Road, Central, SC 29630. Public viewing will be Friday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the mortuary. Service will be live-streamed exclusively from our Facebook page.

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Nelson Hagood

August 3, 1926 - February 28, 2021