Nelson Carson Nidiffer

Mr. Nelson Carson Nidiffer, 83, of Huntington, WV, died Monday, January 28, 2008 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Nelson was born July 13, 1924 son of the late William Shaftner and Virgie Belle Shupe Nidiffer in Rhoda, VA. At 15, Nelson joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and a year later he joined the National Youth Corp. At 19, he joined the U.S. Maritime Service as a Merchant Seaman, to serve his country in World War II. During his service he crossed the English Channel 26 times, made 13 trips to the beachheads, 6 trips to Le Harve, France and 7 trips up the Seine River. His duty also included tours to Africa, Italy, Hawaii and Panama. After leaving the Merchant Marines, Nelson learned to be a typesetter, a trade that would soon become his profession. In 1956, Nelson opened Speedy Offset Service which later became known as Printers Products. He couldn't think of retirement and worked as a Graphics Sales Representative for Xpedx, an International Paper Company, until his death. Nelson loved airplanes and aviation. He earned a private pilot certificate and enjoyed flying recreationally for many years. Nelson was a fearless free spirit who lived his life to the fullest.  Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Donna Kimberly Nidiffer; daughter, Jill Carson Nidiffer of Atlanta, GA and son Jeffrey Nelson Nidiffer of Myrtle Beach, SC; and, four sisters, Margie Ulla and Inez Dotterweich of Baltimore, MD and Lena Hall and Rosalie Shumate of Bolt, WV. Nelson Carson Nidiffer will be remembered and missed by his family and many, many friends. Visitation and Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday, February 2nd at Beard Mortuary in Huntington. Visitation will begin at 11:00am and the Memorial Service will begin at 1:00pm.  Memorial donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington and the Coalition for the Homeless.

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