George H. Wilson

Mr. George H. Wilson, age 72, of Gainesville, Passed away Thursday November 3, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2016 at 2 pm in the Little Davenport Chapel. The Rev. Tony Holtzclaw will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday November 6, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 5 till 8 pm.

Mr. Wilson was born on October 3 1944, in Georgia to the late Rufus and Elda Gurney Wilson. He was one of 10 children and grew up in Dawson County. He started his building career as a subcontractor for Holiday Homes in the early 1970s. In 1983 he started his own business, Wilson Construction, D.B.A. North Ga Homes.

In addition to his parents Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Bobby, Junior, Homer, Stanley, Lavera Chapman, Geraldine Burt and Broncile Warren.

Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Robbie Shope Wilson, son and daughter-in-law - Jason Wilson and Teresa Wilson,  daughter and son-in-law, Chante Wilson McNeal and Shane McNeal, son and daughter-in-law , Brandon Wilson and Hope Rector Wilson,  daughter-in-law, Karin Wilson Taylor and a Sister, Betty Wilson Abbott. Grandchildren Kelsey Wilson Woodard and Zach Woodard, Ashley Coley, Cameron Wilson, Matthew McNeal, Morgan McNeal, Cade Wilson, McKenzie Jernigan and Cason Wilson.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you make a donation to either the American Cancer Society or to Saddle Buddies Therapy C/O Walker Therapy 7985 Knight Rd. Gainesville, Ga. 30506, for special needs children.

Those desiring to make online condolences can do so at www.littledavenport.com.

Little Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory

355 Dawsonville Hwy. Gainesville, Ga. 30501