Jesse Willard Nelson

Born on October 3, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky. His 1st job was in a Foundry in Kentucky. When Jesse moved to Georgia, he earned his license in Fiber Optics. He worked as a National Project Manager for iQuest Solutions, Cable Pro, JB Networking Solutions and was an Operation Field Engineer for Data Connection.

Jesse had an infectious smile, love of telling jokes and loved The Smoky Mountains.

Jesse’s favorite saying: “I hear the Mountains Calling…I must go!”

He was preceded in death by Jesse Willard Nelson Sr. (Father) & Mary Amback Nelson (Mother) of Kentucky, Dave Christian (Son In-Law) of Georgia, Shelton & Dorothy Rimer (In-Laws) of South Carolina, & Heidi Harmon (“Ex Wife In Law”) of South Carolina.

Jesse is survived by Kathie Rimer Nelson (Wife); Jan Nelson (Micky) (Sister); Geraldine Hamilton (Ex Wife); His Children: Mark Nelson (Rose), Kim Speer (Richard), Dawn Christian; Stepchildren: John Harmon III (Carolina), Eric Harmon (Michelle); Amy Glander (John), Jennie Martin (Wesley), Ashley Berryhill (Thomas); John Harmon Jr. (Ex-Husband In-Law); Grandchildren: Jeremy Nelson (Oliva),

Deijia-Lee Nelson, Jessica Barrett (John), Jennifer Richardson (Jim), Jimmy Davis (Lisa), Shannon Dempsey (Brandon), Caitlin Eunpu (Jon), Devin, Kaleb & Eli Aurand, Ian, Jacob, Nathan & Hannah Glander; Great Grandchildren: Andrew & Alaina Davis, Bryson Dempsey, Gabriel & Elijah Nelson, Aiden Craft, Alexis & Jaden Richardson, & Liam Eunpu; Nephews: Brad & Ben Heartman; Niece: Clara Heartman.

A funeral service for Jesse will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 am at

Mackey Funerals & Cremations 311 Century Drive Greenville, SC 29607.

in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial contribution to a charity of one’s choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeycenturydrive.com for the Nelson family.