Gregory L. Nelson, age 62, formerly of Rhinelander, died Dec. 4, 2017, in Jasper, Ga.

He was born in Rhinelander to Richard A. Nelson and Betty R. (Bergman) Nelson.

Greg had a very successful career as a building contractor in the greater Atlanta area for over 25 years.

He is survived by his daughter Ashley (Jason) Spencer of Dawsonville, Ga.; significant other, Ann Knight of Jasper, Ga.; his sister, Lori A. Nelson and brother, Thomas J. (Sandra) Nelson and their children, Emily and Ethan, all of Rhinelander; an aunt, cousins, Ann’s children and grandchildren and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service was held Dec. 12 in Dawsonville, Ga., and celebration of life Dec. 16 in Jasper, Ga.