Nelson Govan Chastain

Nelson Govan Chastain, age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 06, 2022 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Nelson was born to the late William Joseph and Nola Shook Chastain in Hiawassee on January 31, 1938. He attended Bell Scene Baptist Church, was a veteran of the United States Army, was a Mason and a Shriner. He enjoyed racing and watching Nascar, baseball and football.  Nelson was a God fearing man who loved his family. Watching his grandchildren play sports was a highlight of his life. Every year he and his wife would host a Fourth of July cookout; he would stay up all night with his sons smoking a hog so friends and family could all come together to celebrate that day!