Maurice Eugene Nero, Sr. was born June 22, 1949 to Berlin Nero, Sr. and Estella (Boone) in Jones, Oklahoma, he was the third child born. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age, and was baptized at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church under the leadership of the Late Rev. L.H. Nealy. In 1962 the Nero family moved their membership to St. James Baptist Church in Spencer, OK. Maurice attended Rose Hill Elementary School in New Chance City, OK, he graduated from Dunjee High School in Spencer, OK in 1965. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, for 4-years and received his honorable discharge. He also joined the Air Force Reserve and retired after 18-years. He was employed at Tinker Air Force Base and retired after 39-years. On June 9, 1973 he married the love of his life LaVerda Jean Jones for 40-years. To this union they were blessed with three children. He is preceded in death by both parents, and sister Shirley Nero. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife LaVerda Jean Nero, daughter Dominque Nero of St. Louis, MO; sons, Maurice Nero, Jr. of Spencer, OK and Marshawn Nero of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren; Terrance, Trinity, and Alyssa Nero; one sister Barbara Nero of Sapulpa, OK; two brothers, Berlin Nero, Jr. of Midwest City, OK and Donnie Nero (Shirley) of Clearview, OK, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and many friends.