Jerrald Lee "Jerry" Nations, 66, a retired attorney, died peacefully at his home in Brookhaven on Thursday, November 9, 2006. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, noon to 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Brookhaven. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 at the church. Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven is handling the arrangements.
Jerry graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1958 and the University of Mississippi in 1962. While at Ole Miss he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi in 1965. In 1964, he married Sidney "Butchie" Mize and they reared their two daughters, Nancy and Betsy in Brookhaven. At the time of his death he had been a practicing attorney for over 40 years.
Professionally he served as the President of the Lincoln County Bar Association, and was a Youth Court Prosecutor for eight years as well as County Attorney. He was a member of the Mississippi State Bar Association and held assignments on the Probate and Real Estate Committees. Currently, he was serving as the Municipal Judge for Brookhaven.
Jerry was an active member of his church and deeply committed to his hometown of Brookhaven. He served as President of the Brookhaven Jaycees; President of the Kiwanis Club; Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce board member; Lincoln County Ole Miss Alumni Association; Secretary of Brookhaven Country Club. He was secretary of the Lincoln County Executive Committee of the Republican Party for over 20 years; In 2002 he was named "King" of the Charity Ball by the Krewe of Ceres, for his continuing and past commitment to his community. Jerry's passions included his family, taking great pride in his grandchildren, Will and Lucy; his Lord, always trusting in His grace; and his friends, loving them with a warm and gentle heart.
As a communicant of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Jerry was involved as a Lay Reader and was selected as a delegate to the Diocesan Council on several occasions. He also served his congregation as the Junior and Senior Warden of the Vestry.
Survivors include: his daughters, Nancy Nations and husband, Jon Myrick, of Oxford, and Betsy Wilson and husband, Bill, of Hilton Head, S.C.; and his two grandchildren, Will Wilson and Lucy Myrick.
Preceded in death by his parents, Estus Lafayette Nations and Clyde Smith Nations; his wife, Butchie; and sister Margaret.
The family is especially grateful for the care and concern of Dr. Gerry Ann Houston, the staff of Jackson Oncology and Hospice Ministries.
Memorials may be sent to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hospice Ministries or a charity of choice
As published in The Daily Leader, Brookhaven, Mississippi
Jerry graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1958 and the University of Mississippi in 1962. While at Ole Miss he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi in 1965. In 1964, he married Sidney "Butchie" Mize and they reared their two daughters, Nancy and Betsy in Brookhaven. At the time of his death he had been a practicing attorney for over 40 years.
Professionally he served as the President of the Lincoln County Bar Association, and was a Youth Court Prosecutor for eight years as well as County Attorney. He was a member of the Mississippi State Bar Association and held assignments on the Probate and Real Estate Committees. Currently, he was serving as the Municipal Judge for Brookhaven.
Jerry was an active member of his church and deeply committed to his hometown of Brookhaven. He served as President of the Brookhaven Jaycees; President of the Kiwanis Club; Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce board member; Lincoln County Ole Miss Alumni Association; Secretary of Brookhaven Country Club. He was secretary of the Lincoln County Executive Committee of the Republican Party for over 20 years; In 2002 he was named "King" of the Charity Ball by the Krewe of Ceres, for his continuing and past commitment to his community. Jerry's passions included his family, taking great pride in his grandchildren, Will and Lucy; his Lord, always trusting in His grace; and his friends, loving them with a warm and gentle heart.
As a communicant of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Jerry was involved as a Lay Reader and was selected as a delegate to the Diocesan Council on several occasions. He also served his congregation as the Junior and Senior Warden of the Vestry.
Survivors include: his daughters, Nancy Nations and husband, Jon Myrick, of Oxford, and Betsy Wilson and husband, Bill, of Hilton Head, S.C.; and his two grandchildren, Will Wilson and Lucy Myrick.
Preceded in death by his parents, Estus Lafayette Nations and Clyde Smith Nations; his wife, Butchie; and sister Margaret.
The family is especially grateful for the care and concern of Dr. Gerry Ann Houston, the staff of Jackson Oncology and Hospice Ministries.
Memorials may be sent to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hospice Ministries or a charity of choice
As published in The Daily Leader, Brookhaven, Mississippi
Jerrald Lee "Jerry" Nations, 66, a retired attorney, died peacefully at his home in Brookhaven on Thursday, November 9, 2006. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, noon to 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Brookhaven. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 at the church. Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven is handling the arrangements.
Jerry graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1958 and the University of Mississippi in 1962. While at Ole Miss he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi in 1965. In 1964, he married Sidney "Butchie" Mize and they reared their two daughters, Nancy and Betsy in Brookhaven. At the time of his death he had been a practicing attorney for over 40 years.
Professionally he served as the President of the Lincoln County Bar Association, and was a Youth Court Prosecutor for eight years as well as County Attorney. He was a member of the Mississippi State Bar Association and held assignments on the Probate and Real Estate Committees. Currently, he was serving as the Municipal Judge for Brookhaven.
Jerry was an active member of his church and deeply committed to his hometown of Brookhaven. He served as President of the Brookhaven Jaycees; President of the Kiwanis Club; Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce board member; Lincoln County Ole Miss Alumni Association; Secretary of Brookhaven Country Club. He was secretary of the Lincoln County Executive Committee of the Republican Party for over 20 years; In 2002 he was named "King" of the Charity Ball by the Krewe of Ceres, for his continuing and past commitment to his community. Jerry's passions included his family, taking great pride in his grandchildren, Will and Lucy; his Lord, always trusting in His grace; and his friends, loving them with a warm and gentle heart.
As a communicant of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Jerry was involved as a Lay Reader and was selected as a delegate to the Diocesan Council on several occasions. He also served his congregation as the Junior and Senior Warden of the Vestry.
Survivors include: his daughters, Nancy Nations and husband, Jon Myrick, of Oxford, and Betsy Wilson and husband, Bill, of Hilton Head, S.C.; and his two grandchildren, Will Wilson and Lucy Myrick.
Preceded in death by his parents, Estus Lafayette Nations and Clyde Smith Nations; his wife, Butchie; and sister Margaret.
The family is especially grateful for the care and concern of Dr. Gerry Ann Houston, the staff of Jackson Oncology and Hospice Ministries.
Memorials may be sent to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hospice Ministries or a charity of choice
As published in The Daily Leader, Brookhaven, Mississippi
Jerry graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1958 and the University of Mississippi in 1962. While at Ole Miss he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi in 1965. In 1964, he married Sidney "Butchie" Mize and they reared their two daughters, Nancy and Betsy in Brookhaven. At the time of his death he had been a practicing attorney for over 40 years.
Professionally he served as the President of the Lincoln County Bar Association, and was a Youth Court Prosecutor for eight years as well as County Attorney. He was a member of the Mississippi State Bar Association and held assignments on the Probate and Real Estate Committees. Currently, he was serving as the Municipal Judge for Brookhaven.
Jerry was an active member of his church and deeply committed to his hometown of Brookhaven. He served as President of the Brookhaven Jaycees; President of the Kiwanis Club; Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce board member; Lincoln County Ole Miss Alumni Association; Secretary of Brookhaven Country Club. He was secretary of the Lincoln County Executive Committee of the Republican Party for over 20 years; In 2002 he was named "King" of the Charity Ball by the Krewe of Ceres, for his continuing and past commitment to his community. Jerry's passions included his family, taking great pride in his grandchildren, Will and Lucy; his Lord, always trusting in His grace; and his friends, loving them with a warm and gentle heart.
As a communicant of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Jerry was involved as a Lay Reader and was selected as a delegate to the Diocesan Council on several occasions. He also served his congregation as the Junior and Senior Warden of the Vestry.
Survivors include: his daughters, Nancy Nations and husband, Jon Myrick, of Oxford, and Betsy Wilson and husband, Bill, of Hilton Head, S.C.; and his two grandchildren, Will Wilson and Lucy Myrick.
Preceded in death by his parents, Estus Lafayette Nations and Clyde Smith Nations; his wife, Butchie; and sister Margaret.
The family is especially grateful for the care and concern of Dr. Gerry Ann Houston, the staff of Jackson Oncology and Hospice Ministries.
Memorials may be sent to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hospice Ministries or a charity of choice
As published in The Daily Leader, Brookhaven, Mississippi
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