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James Weldon Nations
Weldon Nations, age 95, of Whittier, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was the husband of Lois Nations and the son of Jim and Bessie Nations. Weldon was a World War II veteran of the US Army and was retired as a carpenter from Western Carolina University. He was the last remaining charter member of the Whittier Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife; Frankie Roper Nations and three sisters. Weldon is survived by one son; Charles and his wife Rebecca Nations, two granddaughters; Carla (Mike) Nations Lovelace and Jamie Nations Hampton, and five great grandchildren; Cody, Austin, Daniel, Cayce, and Chesney. Two sisters; Frankie Sheehan and Mary Helen Evrett along with several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Whittier Church of God. Rev. Shane Silvers, Rev. Eddie Stillwell, and Rev. Ned Pressley will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the church. Burial will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Union Hill Cemetery in Whittier, NC with full military rites accorded at the graveside. Appalachian Funeral Services of Sylva, NC is serving the family.August 12, 1926 - October 14, 202108/12/192610/14/2021
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Betty
October 18, 2021
Weldon was my neighbor when I was growing up. He was always a great guy. Saw him and talked with him a few years ago.in Lowes. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you all. Betty Nichols Crawford
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Pauline Beck
October 17, 2021
Charlie and Family.
I am so sorry about Weldon. My prayers are with you.
He was always a kind gentleman and a man of God.
May God comfort you as only He can.
Love in Christ
Pauline Beck
I am so sorry about Weldon. My prayers are with you.
He was always a kind gentleman and a man of God.
May God comfort you as only He can.
Love in Christ
Pauline Beck
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October 15, 2021
Hyatt Pipeline is Praying for you all. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
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Barbara B. Freeman
October 15, 2021
"A nation should be in mourning; a soldier died today". It has been written that when a politician dies; much is said about him and his life, but when a soldier dies; just a few lines tell his story.
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Jennie Kendrick
October 15, 2021
I have so many good memories of Weldon from my church days at Whittier Church of God. Always so nice and a true saint of God! Jennie Revis Kendrick
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