GREGORY DALE NELSON OBITUARY
Gregory Dale Nelson, 75, of “Smithville,” Glen Campbell, PA died on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney, PA.
The son of Benjamin “Eddy” E. and Mona Louise (Smith) Nelson, he was born on July 16, 1949 in Punxsutawney, PA.
Greg was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School and Indiana University of PA.
He had served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves.
Greg married Cheryl “Sherry” D. (Holmes) Nelson on July 3, 1971. They have shared over fifty-three years of marriage together.
He was retired. Greg’s pride and joy was his 1967 butternut yellow Camaro that he received as a high school graduation present. Greg most loved spending time with his family and his beloved rescue cat, Burly.
Gregory is survived by his wife “Sherry”; his three children: Kevin Nelson and wife Jen of Smithville, PA; Jeffrey Nelson and wife Sherrae of Las Vegas, NV and Courtney Nelson of Punxsutawney, PA; his grandson: Alex Diaz and his great granddaughter, Cecilia Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kerry Edwin Nelson.
Per Gregory’s request, there will not be a public visitation. Private arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA.
Visit www. rairighfh.com to sign Gregory’s guestbook and share a condolence message.