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Charles
Gustav Nelson, World War II Veteran, age 81 of Young Harris, GA, died
in his
home on
Born in
Mr.
Nelson had been an active member in the Blairsville community. He was a past member of the Lion’s Club,
Kiwanis Club, and the Telephone Pioneers.
He was a past board member of the Union County Chamber of
Commerce. He was a local business owner
for over 20
years.
Mr.
Nelson had been an active participant and volunteer for Relay for Life
since
his own recovery form cancer over 23 years ago.
He was the current President and Director of the Azalea Cove
Home Owners
Association.
Mr.
Nelson was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He was often seen at local high school sports
events and band concerts as the cheered on his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,
Lillian A. Nelson of of the home; son, Robert Nelson of Ocala, FL; sons
&
daughters-in-law, Tim and Debbie Nelson of Blue Ridge, GA and Scott and
Donna
Nelson of Blairsville GA; grandchildren, Ericka Nelson Harris, Jeffrey
Nelson,
Leah Nelson, K.C. Nelson, and Julie Nelson and one great grandchild,
Jim Cecil
Conner Harris. Mr. Nelson is also
survived by one sister, Grace Grice of
In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Union County
Relay for
Life or the American Cancer Society.
The Cochran
Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and
sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.