Nelson F. Temple, 72, of Steubenville, OH, passed away August 15, 2016 at his home.

He was born September 27, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Floyd and Genevieve (Greaser) Temple.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Joanie" (Miller) Temple.

He was a former member and an active member at St. Pius Catholic Church and a current member at Triumph of the Cross Parish, Steubenville.

Nelson was a member of the Steubenville and Martins Ferry Elks. He was a lifelong member of the Steubenville Pistol and Rifle Club.

He worked at Stand and Slag/ Lafarge for 36 years.

He is survived by his sons, Bruce (Greta) Temple of Roanoke Rapid, NC and Charles Temple of Steubenville, OH; daughter, Sheri (Michael) Suarez of Canton, GA; brothers, Ronald (Judy) Temple of Uniontown, PA and Donald Temple of Steubenville, OH; sister, Donna McConkey of Wheeling, WV; grandchildren, Jessica (Cody) Dickens, Brooke, Seth, and Justin Temple, Justin, Erica, Christian, and Nolan Suarez; and great grandchildren, Cohen and Meyer Anne.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 10 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Steubenville with Father Thomas Nau as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

A Vigil Service will held Friday at 6 PM at the funeral home.

Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com

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