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Roy Earl Nations

Funeral service for Mr. Roy Earl Nations will be 11 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Red Star Ward, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, at Riverwood and resumes at 10 a.m. Thursday, before the time of service.

Mr. Nations was born in Hazlehurst, MS, March 23, 1943, the youngest of twelve children, to Willie Sylvester Nations and Lena Sarah Ashley Nations. He made his pilgrimage here 78 years and returned to his eternal home January 22, 2022. Mr. Nations worked for the Canadian National Railroad as a Carman. He served his country as a medic in the United States National Guard for six years and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He married the love of his life, Sandra Brady, whom he adored, and they shared 55 ½ years together. Their lives were truly knit together, and they honored each other and the time they were given. He was a man of integrity with a heart of compassion and a life of grace, never raising his voice or being unkind in any way. One highlight of his life was watching his grandchildren play football and soccer. He was proud of his family and basked in the accomplishments of each one of his children and grandchildren.

He enjoyed the beauty of creation, especially the mountains. He would travel by train, plane, or automobile to see a new place or visiting family and friends that were like family throughout the east and west. Mr. Nations was a community leader as well as church leader. His favorite calling was being a Primary Teacher. To say he will be greatly missed can not begin to express the void that we will feel until we meet again.

Mr. Nations is preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Carol Dinsdale; his parents, Willie and Lena Nations;; brothers, L.C. Nations, John Bert nations, Allie Nations, Charles nations, and Frank nations; sisters, Willena nations, Maggie Nell White, and Shirley Nations; sisters-in-law, Vesta Nations and Shirley Nations; and brother-in-law, Otis White and in-laws, Nathan and Arcola Brady

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Brady Nations; sons, Earl Nations (Crystal), Wade Nations; daughters, Renea Walker (Billy), Allison Haynes (Joey); brothers, James Nations (Carolyn), Billy Nations, Scarbro Nations (Mary Ann); son-in-law, Rob Dinsdale; brother-in-law, Rulon Brady (Saundra); sister-in-law, Agnes Freeman (Bob); 27 grandchildren, Taive Nations (Ali), Reese, Jericho, Elijah, Sophia and Blake Nations, Brenton (Alessandra), Braedon, Bryson, and Brantley Walker, Ashlan Olmstead (Alex), Alexis Grihalva (Matthew), Miranda Wall (Justin), Kennedy Tamayo (Michael), Paxton, Brenna and Preslie Nations, Conner, Natalie, Carson, and Landon Dinsdale, Grant, Kara, Camille, Nathan, and Chloe Haynes, and Kaden Smith. He is also survived by 8 great grandchildren, Peyton, Maddox, and Jameson Olmstead, Blake, Caleb, and Riley Walker, Able Nations, and Everett Tamayo; and a host of very loved nieces and nephews.

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  • Comment Link Johnny Hart Friday, 28 January 2022 10:34 posted by Johnny Hart

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I always had so much respect for Mr. Roy he will be greatly missed by everyone that ever knew him.

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  • Comment Link Dolores Hart Thursday, 27 January 2022 16:36 posted by Dolores Hart

    Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  • Comment Link JOANN Case Wednesday, 26 January 2022 20:36 posted by JOANN Case

    SANDRA, TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.may God be with you now and the days to come

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  • Comment Link Matt Walker Tuesday, 25 January 2022 20:15 posted by Matt Walker

    Mr. Nations was such a kind man. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Praying for all the family.

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  • Comment Link Rosemary Pickering Tuesday, 25 January 2022 18:46 posted by Rosemary Pickering

    Sandra and family so sorry to hear of your great loss.you have lost a friend, husband, father grandfather, great grandfather and the physical presence of love. but that love lives on thru each one of you.He left great memories to reflect on some you can laugh about cry about or just smile on.For now we pray for the Lord to be your strength during this time LOVE YOU. Garry and Rosemary

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  • Comment Link June Applewhite Tuesday, 25 January 2022 16:37 posted by June Applewhite

    Sandra and family , So very sorry for your loss. Roy was a very special person! Love and prayers to you all . June Applewhite

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