James (Jim) Lowell Nance, 78, of Martin County, Florida, died Thursday, July 25, 2019.
He was born in Lima, Ohio, the third son of Christopher and Ruth (Gettman) Nance. He was educated in the Columbus Grove public schools and later attended the General Motors Institute of Technology in Flint, Mich.
In 1960, he was married to the former Suzann M. Beck at the Missionary Church of Pettisville, Ohio. They have two children.
Jim lived a full and engaging life. He was an All-Ohio high school athlete and excelled as an engineer, metallurgist, manager and supervisor at General Motors Foundry in Defiance, Ohio. Jim was a faithful member of the Ayersville United Methodist Church and served in many capacities. One standout strength was his ability to process difficult situations in groups, as well as chaperone large groups of adolescents effectively. He was a friend to pastors and eventually, after early retirement from GM, migrated to Florida and entered his own field of ministry. On behalf of the United Methodist Church, Jim and wife, Suzann, established the McDowell Mission Project, serving seven counties in the southwest West Virginia region. In 2000, Jim and Suzann retired once again to Florida and reestablished their close connection to the Jensen Beach UMC.
He leaves his beloved wife, Suzann; his son, Lowell (Bo) and his wife, Debbie of Okeechobee; and son, John and his partner, Terry Childers of Charlotte, N.C. He also leaves brothers, Douglas and his wife, Helen of Tennessee, Eugene of Arizona; sisters, Natalie and Tina; and brothers Donnie, Larry and David. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Matthew, and his wife, Sara, Julie and her daughter, Emory Sue, and Joey Raffle. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Gettman; father, Chris Nance; stepfather, Kenny Eastman; and stepmother, Mary Nance.
Knowing his profound impact on this world is comforting. However, Jim's determination, love and genuine concern for others will be deeply missed. His ashes will be interred at the Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio. A private graveside service will be held at the Pettisville Cemetery for family and close friends on Saturday, September 14, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to come beginning at 11:30 a.m. to a celebration of life fellowship and sharing time with Jim's family at the Pettisville Missionary Church, Pettisville, Ohio.
He was born in Lima, Ohio, the third son of Christopher and Ruth (Gettman) Nance. He was educated in the Columbus Grove public schools and later attended the General Motors Institute of Technology in Flint, Mich.
In 1960, he was married to the former Suzann M. Beck at the Missionary Church of Pettisville, Ohio. They have two children.
Jim lived a full and engaging life. He was an All-Ohio high school athlete and excelled as an engineer, metallurgist, manager and supervisor at General Motors Foundry in Defiance, Ohio. Jim was a faithful member of the Ayersville United Methodist Church and served in many capacities. One standout strength was his ability to process difficult situations in groups, as well as chaperone large groups of adolescents effectively. He was a friend to pastors and eventually, after early retirement from GM, migrated to Florida and entered his own field of ministry. On behalf of the United Methodist Church, Jim and wife, Suzann, established the McDowell Mission Project, serving seven counties in the southwest West Virginia region. In 2000, Jim and Suzann retired once again to Florida and reestablished their close connection to the Jensen Beach UMC.
He leaves his beloved wife, Suzann; his son, Lowell (Bo) and his wife, Debbie of Okeechobee; and son, John and his partner, Terry Childers of Charlotte, N.C. He also leaves brothers, Douglas and his wife, Helen of Tennessee, Eugene of Arizona; sisters, Natalie and Tina; and brothers Donnie, Larry and David. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Matthew, and his wife, Sara, Julie and her daughter, Emory Sue, and Joey Raffle. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Gettman; father, Chris Nance; stepfather, Kenny Eastman; and stepmother, Mary Nance.
Knowing his profound impact on this world is comforting. However, Jim's determination, love and genuine concern for others will be deeply missed. His ashes will be interred at the Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio. A private graveside service will be held at the Pettisville Cemetery for family and close friends on Saturday, September 14, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to come beginning at 11:30 a.m. to a celebration of life fellowship and sharing time with Jim's family at the Pettisville Missionary Church, Pettisville, Ohio.
James (Jim) Lowell Nance, 78, of Martin County, Florida, died Thursday, July 25, 2019.
He was born in Lima, Ohio, the third son of Christopher and Ruth (Gettman) Nance. He was educated in the Columbus Grove public schools and later attended the General Motors Institute of Technology in Flint, Mich.
In 1960, he was married to the former Suzann M. Beck at the Missionary Church of Pettisville, Ohio. They have two children.
Jim lived a full and engaging life. He was an All-Ohio high school athlete and excelled as an engineer, metallurgist, manager and supervisor at General Motors Foundry in Defiance, Ohio. Jim was a faithful member of the Ayersville United Methodist Church and served in many capacities. One standout strength was his ability to process difficult situations in groups, as well as chaperone large groups of adolescents effectively. He was a friend to pastors and eventually, after early retirement from GM, migrated to Florida and entered his own field of ministry. On behalf of the United Methodist Church, Jim and wife, Suzann, established the McDowell Mission Project, serving seven counties in the southwest West Virginia region. In 2000, Jim and Suzann retired once again to Florida and reestablished their close connection to the Jensen Beach UMC.
He leaves his beloved wife, Suzann; his son, Lowell (Bo) and his wife, Debbie of Okeechobee; and son, John and his partner, Terry Childers of Charlotte, N.C. He also leaves brothers, Douglas and his wife, Helen of Tennessee, Eugene of Arizona; sisters, Natalie and Tina; and brothers Donnie, Larry and David. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Matthew, and his wife, Sara, Julie and her daughter, Emory Sue, and Joey Raffle. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Gettman; father, Chris Nance; stepfather, Kenny Eastman; and stepmother, Mary Nance.
Knowing his profound impact on this world is comforting. However, Jim's determination, love and genuine concern for others will be deeply missed. His ashes will be interred at the Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio. A private graveside service will be held at the Pettisville Cemetery for family and close friends on Saturday, September 14, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to come beginning at 11:30 a.m. to a celebration of life fellowship and sharing time with Jim's family at the Pettisville Missionary Church, Pettisville, Ohio.
He was born in Lima, Ohio, the third son of Christopher and Ruth (Gettman) Nance. He was educated in the Columbus Grove public schools and later attended the General Motors Institute of Technology in Flint, Mich.
In 1960, he was married to the former Suzann M. Beck at the Missionary Church of Pettisville, Ohio. They have two children.
Jim lived a full and engaging life. He was an All-Ohio high school athlete and excelled as an engineer, metallurgist, manager and supervisor at General Motors Foundry in Defiance, Ohio. Jim was a faithful member of the Ayersville United Methodist Church and served in many capacities. One standout strength was his ability to process difficult situations in groups, as well as chaperone large groups of adolescents effectively. He was a friend to pastors and eventually, after early retirement from GM, migrated to Florida and entered his own field of ministry. On behalf of the United Methodist Church, Jim and wife, Suzann, established the McDowell Mission Project, serving seven counties in the southwest West Virginia region. In 2000, Jim and Suzann retired once again to Florida and reestablished their close connection to the Jensen Beach UMC.
He leaves his beloved wife, Suzann; his son, Lowell (Bo) and his wife, Debbie of Okeechobee; and son, John and his partner, Terry Childers of Charlotte, N.C. He also leaves brothers, Douglas and his wife, Helen of Tennessee, Eugene of Arizona; sisters, Natalie and Tina; and brothers Donnie, Larry and David. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Matthew, and his wife, Sara, Julie and her daughter, Emory Sue, and Joey Raffle. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Gettman; father, Chris Nance; stepfather, Kenny Eastman; and stepmother, Mary Nance.
Knowing his profound impact on this world is comforting. However, Jim's determination, love and genuine concern for others will be deeply missed. His ashes will be interred at the Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio. A private graveside service will be held at the Pettisville Cemetery for family and close friends on Saturday, September 14, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to come beginning at 11:30 a.m. to a celebration of life fellowship and sharing time with Jim's family at the Pettisville Missionary Church, Pettisville, Ohio.
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