

A native of Athens, Mr. Nelms was the son of the late Herman J. Nelms and Ida B. Spratlin Nelms. He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from Jefferson High School and Athens Technical College. Mr. Nelms retired from the University of Georgia after 36 ½ years and was a member of Young Harris United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Annelle Williamson Nelms of Athens; brother, Jack Nelms of Athens; nieces, Kelly Williamson, Jennifer Bagwell, and Christal McDaniel; nephew, Mac Whisenant; great-niece, Cindi Bagwell, and great-nephews, Taylor and Tanner McDaniel.
Funeral services will be held 2PM Friday, November 21st at Young Harris United Methodist Church with Rev. David Wofford officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Thursday, November 20th at Bernstein Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Young Harris United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 973 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
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