Jerry Devern Nance, 63, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on August 13, 2014 in Indianapolis. Family and friends may join us for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Central Christian Church, 1202 5th Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia with Rev. Kevin Snow officiating. Family requests no flowers at this time. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a Superintendent for Haynes International, Inc. in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born on November 20, 1950, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of Elsie Sullivan Nance of Huntington, W.Va., and the late Devern Nance. One sister preceded him in death, Judy (Nance) Freeman. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Kimberly Wagner Nance; one son and daughter-in-law, Stacy and Michelle Nance of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Jeri Nance of Huntington, W.Va. and Jordana Nance of Huntington, W.Va.; one sister and brother-in-law, Rob and Jeanne (Nance) Stepp of Huntington, W.Va.; two brothers and sister-in-law, Jon and Marilyn Nance of Grove City, Ohio and Jeff and Kathy Nance of Scottown, Ohio; two grandchildren, Holly and Clayton Nance of Cincinnati, Ohio and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family of Jerry Nance would like to give a special thank you to Haynes International for the support that was given to Jerry during his illness. We would also like to thank family and friends for their endless prayers and loving thoughts. We will truly miss his wicked sense of humor, infectious laugh and warm smile. He will forever be in our hearts and through the promise of the Lord Jesus Christ we will see him again.
Chris, Rhonda and Faith McIntyre says
Talk about infectious laughs… Jerry was and still is the definition of infectious laughing. He had a “hee-hee” almost sneaky laugh about him that I will always remember. He was always at the center of a good joke or sometimes even a bad joke (and still laughed). I love Jerry, Kim and Jordana. My heart breaks. I know that losing Jerry will be one of the toughest things that life will bring to his family and you are in my prayers. Just depend on God to get you through it, because Jerry would want that. Remember that God will never give you more than you can handle. I know that Jerry trusted God in whatever God would give him and Jerry was prepared to go at any time. He is in a much better place and is no longer suffering in pain. Upon visiting Jerry in the hospital, two things really touched my heart. One, was that I got to enjoy making Jerry laugh even though he was feeling so bad, but most of all… by his bed side was his Bible that he had been reading and highlighting verses. I thank God that Jerry was in our lives. I also thank God that He prepared a place for Jerry to be in right now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jerry and his laugh will greatly be missed.
Gina Martin says
The loss of loved ones cannot be described in words but God is with you each step of your journey. Lean on him and pray for comfort.
My prayers are with you. Love,Gina
Stacy Napier says
This picture says it all. Jerry loved life, his family and his friends. He always made me feel like one of his daughters. You will be missed! I love you, Kim and Jordana!!
Regina Hall says
Jerry was such a fun loving person and I have many great memories of him. Kim, I’m so sorry for your loss. Spending time with the two of you & Jordana was always a highlight to my day. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Regina
Paul & Sheila Wright says
Stacy – thinking and praying for you and your family as you celebrate your Dad’s life today. Hold close to your heart those fond memories!
Tom Cunningham says
I will miss you JD. A true friend!
Tom Cunningham (Haynes Retiree)