Rev. Douglas Wayne Nelms, 65 of Bedford, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Virginia Nelms; brothers Kenneth Langhorne, William Nelms, Leon Langhorne and Charles Langhorne; sisters Virginia Langhorne and Clara Jean Langhorne.

Douglas, also known as "Doug", was introduced to Christ at an early age at Bold Branch Baptist Church and continued serving the Lord into his adulthood as an associate Pastor of Psalms 95 Church. He was an avid car enthusiast and shared his passion for cars while teaching and mentoring his many students during his tenure at the Bedford Science and Technology Center.

Doug valued his family and friends within the local community and always looked forward to hosting the annual Nelms Family 4th of July Cookout.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Nelms; daughter Tomeka Black (Terry); son Dwayne Nelms (Brittanie); granddaughters Neila Nelms and Savannah Carter; brother Leonard Langhorne; sister Katherine Tinsley (James); mother-in-law Lillian "Jackie" Wills; and a host of other relatives and friends.