Obituaries

George William Nelson, 86, of Silver Grove, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026.

George was born February 5, 1940, in California, Kentucky, to his parents, George and Margaret (née Sabie) Nelson. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joye Ellen Nelson (née Crowder); his parents; and six siblings, Peggy Ackerman, Jim Nelson, John Nelson, Ray Nelson, Bob Nelson, and Don Nelson.

George is survived by his daughter, Georgia Harris; four grandchildren: Britney (Eric) Shipman, Mackenzy (Kyle Collins) Harris, Nick Harris and Carl (Jessica) Harris; and eight great-grandchildren; three siblings: Della (Tom) Kramer, Louis Nelson, Dave (Sophia) Nelson.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 9, 2026, at Oakland Methodist Church, 7867 Stonehouse Road, Melbourne, KY 41059, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m.

Interment will follow at Mount Gilead Cemetery in Carthage, Kentucky.

Memorials are suggested to Project Christmas Joy, c/o Dayton High School, 200 Green Devil Lane, Dayton, KY 41074.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home. Online condolences may be given at alexandriafh.com.