Harry Nelson Stiff age 78, of Orlando, FL formerly of Bedford, Va, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1937 to the late Maude Stiff in Bedford, VA. In addition to his mother he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Pullen Stiff; son, Harry Nelson Stiff, Jr.; brother, Landon Stiff; and two sisters Gaynelle Scott and Gladys Neepaye. Harry graduated from Susie G. Gibson High School in Bedford, VA and joined the United States Army. He married the love of his life Mary Pullen thereafter havin two sons, Harry and Keith. After 20 years in the Army, many tours overseas and across the United States, he retired and joined the City of Newport News, VA and the Newport News City Farm where he rose to the rank of Captain before retiring in 1999. In his retirement he enjoyed fishing with his buddies and also visiting his sons and granddaughters. After his wife, Mary's passing in 2008, he moved to Florida to be close to his children. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Central Florida where enjoyed participating in their Legacy Adult Programs. Harry leaves to cherish his memory one son, Keith Stiff (Marcelle) and granddaughter, Marissa of Orlando, FL; daughter-in-law, Julynn Stiff and granddaughter, Kennedy of Orland Park, IL; a sister, June Jackson (Bobby) of Bedford, VA; two brothers: William Stiff (Hessie) of PA and Elbert Stiff of NY; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Stiff of Co and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel (1039 Rock Castle Rd. Bedford, VA 24523.) Interment will follow at the Fairmont Cemetery. A repast will be held at the Washington St. Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.