William "Bill" George Nelson

William "Bill" George Nelson, 60, of Cary passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. Bill was born on May 27, 1959 to George and Barbara Nelson who survive him. He was born and grew up in Connecticut. He attended college in Connecticut and New Hampshire. Bill was an electrical engineer but spent most of his career in sales. In 1990, he and his family moved to Cary, NC.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend. He was passionate about travel, history, and education. He enjoyed reading, binge watching movies, walking his dog around Lake Johnson and Lake Pine, and whipping up delicious meals to be shared with the family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Buddy.

In addition to his parents who live in Connecticut, he is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Lee Nelson of Cary; his two daughters, Heather Lynn Nelson, and Lauren Barbara Nelson both of Raleigh. He is also survived by four siblings; sister, Diane Shoja (Massy), brother, Jon Nelson, brother, Glen Nelson, sister, Christy Sheehy (Jim); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd at 4pm at Lake Johnson Park, Waterfront Conference Room, 4601 Avent Ferry Rd. Raleigh, NC. A reception will follow the service at Lake Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's honor to: The American Liver Foundation www.liverfoundation.org, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, NC.