Goodman Nelson

Goodman "Gary" "GG" Nelson of Columbus died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from heart failure at Columbus Community Hospital.

Visitation is on Monday, November 23 from 4-6 pm at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus.  Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Gary was born August 1, 1952 in Columbus to Vernon "Beau" Nelson and D. Jeannette Good.  He grew up in Columbus where he played football at Columbus High School before graduating in 1971.  On May 18, 1974 he was united in marriage to Susan Griffiths in Columbus. Gary was a hard worker for 48 years at D&L/Camaco.  He was a long-time member of the Civil Defense.  Gary loved watching baseball (the Chicago Cubs), football, was an avid reader, and most importantly, watching his children's and grandchildren's sporting events.  He was a big lover of the Beatles, Elvis, and going to concerts.

He is survived by:
Wife Susan Nelson of Columbus
Son Jason (Pamela) Nelson of Columbus
Daughter Angela Nelson of Lincoln
2 Grandchildren: Savannah and Jayce
Sister Janet (Scott) Miller of Omaha
Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

He is preceded in death by:
Parents