Nelson Burns

Nelson Burns, age 85 of Alto, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024.


Born on June 2, 1939, in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Willie Burns and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Phillips Burns. Nelson was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills for over 30 years and later retired from Fieldale Farms Corporation. In his spare time, he enjoyed carving walking sticks and tinkering in his shop. He was currently attending Double Springs Baptist Church.


In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Syble Shockley Burns; brothers, LeRoy Burns, Oscar Burns and Wilson Burns; sisters, Frances Wade, Nancy Cunningham, Vernie Johnson and Eunice Shirley.


Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, LaWanda & Kevin Hulsey of Clarkesville and Rhonda & Jason Stamey of Cornelia; grandchildren, Chris Hulsey and Nate Stamey; great grandchildren, Penelope Hulsey and Izzy Hulsey; sister, Minnie Lee Burns of Carnesville; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 11 am on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Wesley Purcell officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.


The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 , at the funeral home.


An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.