Nelson R. Barden
Published 2:33 pm Monday, June 30, 2025
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SUFFOLK – Nelson Richard Barden, 77, passed away June 28, 2025 in his home with family by his side. Born and raised in Nansemond County, he was a son of the late Clyde Clinton Barden Jr. and Mary Eure Barden.
Nelson was a lifelong farmer and manager of Barden Farms. He was a lifelong member of South Quay Baptist Church and CB Hunt Club. Nelson loved God, his family and the outdoors.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years, Betty Delores Barden; his daughter, Jeanette Barden March and her husband, David; his grandsons, Tucker Barden March and Tanner Barden March; his sisters, Mary Louis Barden Blanchard (Junior), Carolyn Barden Woodard (Thomas) and Patricia Gail Barden Tillett (Tony) and his brothers, C.C.
Nelson R. Barden
Barden III (Fonda), Roger D. Barden (Pam), Jack B. Barden and Terry L. Barden (April) and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3 in South Quay Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Warren officiating. Burial will follow in South Quay Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and suggests memorial donations be made to South Quay Baptist Church.
www.wrightfuneralhome.org