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Charles
Gustav Nelson, age 81, of Young Harris, GA, died in his home on
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, GA is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and
sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
The
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Mr.
Charles Ledford, age 71, of
Survivors
include: wife, Jo Ledford of Hiawassee, GA; son & daughter-in-law,
Danny
and Lisa Ledford of Cartersville, GA; daughter, Charlene Barnard of
Hayesville,
NC; son, Gary Ledford of Lawrenceville, GA; son, David Ledford of
Hiawassee,
GA; daughter & son-in-law, Andi and Barry Green of Young Harris,
GA; son,
Michael Ledford of Hiawassee, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Tammy and
Steve
Keyes of Hiawassee, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Amber and Dave
Franklin of Hiawassee,
GA; sisters, Blonde Tysinger of High Point, NC, Thelma Parker of
Hayesville,
NC, Oramae Ledford of Hayesville, NC, Margaret Cochran of Douglasville,
GA,
Joanne Sitton of Douglasville, GA, betty Berry of Douglasville, GA;
brothers,
Robert Ledford of Douglasville, GA, Dennis Ledford of Douglasville, GA;
15
grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral
services were held
The
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and
sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
The
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Mrs. Sarah
Elizabeth Richardson, age 82 of
Mrs.
Richardson was born
Graveside
services were held
The
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and
sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.