Nelson Furniture, located at 507 1st Ave. Vinton, will close its doors at the end of August.

From 1946 to 1976, the business was owned and operated by Bob and Mary Nelson.

In 1976 Bill and Jane White bought the business, and just shy of their 40th year in business, they are closing the doors.

In a letter to the public, Bill writes,

"Jane was still a teenager when we bought the store from Bob and Mary Nelson in the late summer of 1976. Fast forward almost four decades...

There are many reasons we have decided to close the store at this time, but lak of business is not one of them!

In fact, that's what makes our decision so hard.

We have been blessed with the best, most loyal customers on God's green earth! We have many fourth generation families for which Jane and I will be eternally grateful.

Vinton, the Benton community and the surrounding area, has been a wonderful place to do business and to has been our pleasure.

We would like to take this final opportunity to thank you all one last time for your support and friendship!

Very, very sincerely,

Bill & Jane White

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JA June 3, 2015, 1:04 pm Bill and Jane, we have always been able to count on your honesty and integrity. It is us who should thank you. Good luck in your retirement. You both have earned it.
JH June 3, 2015, 1:48 pm Sorry to see the store close....but wish you well in what ever you two pursue in the near future.
VaKB June 3, 2015, 3:43 pm Bill and Jane :
Even thou we haven\'t bought a lot from you , we have always been satisfied with doing business with you . You always treated us fair and very prompt service . Enjoy this next phase of your lives .
JPP June 3, 2015, 6:52 pm Congratulations Bill & Jane on ending one phase of your lives and beginning the next phase! Enjoy!
TV June 3, 2015, 7:48 pm AS much as we hate to see the store close, George and I are very happy that you have chosen to retire and enjoy life. Over the years we have bought many things from you and have always been satisfied. The best of luck to you in the future. You\'ve earned this time for yourselves. Enjoy this next journey in your lives.
MM June 4, 2015, 3:13 pm Best of luck to you Bill and Jane! I\'ve always enjoyed doing business with you. I\'m gonna miss not being able to buy furniture from you in the future. You\'re real down to earth people