Nelson Debardeleben
GLA Board Member, Neighbor and Friend
October 12, 1952 - February 5, 2005
Nelson was chief pilot for ASA Airlines, a regional airline associated with Delta Airlines. He was based in Atlanta but lived in Lakeland. He routinely commuted to Lakeland for GLA Board meetings. He was a former resident of Peachtree City. Georgia who loved living on the lake. His love of Garner Lake, his friendliness, innovation and love of life on the lake endeared him to those of us who called him a neighbor and friend. His laugh and contributions to the Garner Lake community will be remembered forever by those of us who called him a close friend. He died doing what he loved, flying an airplane. His spirit lives though his ashes are spread upon this lake he loved. We miss you Nelson. We know you soar with the angels.