Mr. William Nelson Liles was born on June 6, 1946 in Anson County. Nelson was a 1965 graduate of Henry Grove High School in Lilesville NC.
To everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die, and so it was with our beloved Mr. William Nelson Liles, the son of the late Edmond and Ruth Hubbard Liles. To many of his friends, he was known to them as “Nelson.” He was born on June 6, 1946 in Anson County, North Carolina.
Nelson was a graduate of Henry Grove High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran and received an honorable discharge from the United States Army. Nelson served as Commander of VFW Post #10403, Wadesboro, NC. .
Nelson received an Associate Degree in Engineering from South Piedmont Community College, located in Anson County. He retired from Aeroquip in Norwood, North Carolina and was a faithful employee of Smith Funeral Home for over fifty (50) years.
He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Gatewood Station African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He was a devout member who gave his life and service to his church where he served on many committees. He was a loving and caring brother. He inspired us all in his lovable and unselfish manner. He believed in family and the unity of love. He was a strong person that embellished life and lived it to the fullest. He will be deeply missed.
In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by one sister, Albertha Liles Streater and one brother, Joe Liles Jr.
Burial was conducted in the Liles family plot, Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery, Morven, North Carolina.
Tribute & photo copied from Smith's Funeral Home website;
Posted Apr 9, 2026, 9:13 PM UTC