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James Alford Nance

Male 1922 - 2014  (91 years)


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  • Name James Alford Nance  [1
    Birth 7 Feb 1922  Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 25 Jan 2014  San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Antioch Cemetery (Caucasian), San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • Obituary
      Copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Kay Parker McCary

      Mr. James A. "Jim" Nance, age 91, was born February 7, 1922, in Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, Texas to Charlie and Bettie (Staples) Nance. He entered into rest January 25, 2014, in San Augustine, Texas.

      Jim was a lifelong member of the Antioch Church of Christ and worked most of his life as a mechanic. His long time hobbies were restoring old tractors, working tirelessly on his family genealogy, and gardening. After selling his auto repair shop, he worked at the San Augustine Public Library helping others retrace their family roots.

      Jim served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II on the USS Joyce in the North Atlantic, and later in the South Pacific after Germany surrendered. He was a member of the VFW Post 9313 in San Augustine.

      He is survived by sons, Frank Nance and wife Joann of San Augustine, Kenneth Nance of San Augustine, John Nance and wife Phyllis of Jefferson; daughter, Wendy Looney of Jefferson; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

      As well as his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Winnie Ponder Nance; brother, Edwin Ford Nance; son, Barry Charles Nance, and grandson Scotty Joe Nance.
    Person ID I46841  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2022 

    Family Winnie Ponder,   b. 22 Aug 1923, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Sep 2012, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 8 Aug 1944  [1
    Children 
     1. James Franklin "Frank" Nance,   b. 2 Jan 1946, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Oct 2021, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     2. Barry Charles "Chuck" Nance,   b. 15 Apr 1947, Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 2010, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)
     3. Kenneth Lynn Nance,   b. 28 Sep 1948, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jun 2016, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
    Family ID F13986  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Sep 2016 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 25 Jan 2014 - San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Antioch Cemetery (Caucasian), San Augustine County, Texas Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 124139867 (Reliability: 3).