Jesse “J.W.” Nation, Jr.
Jesse “J.W.” Nation, Jr., 78, of West Orange, passed away on April 23, 2016 in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, April 27, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Daniel Ray of Maranatha Christian Center in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will precede the service starting at 10:00 AM.
Born in Orange, Texas, on April 6, 1938, he was the son of Jesse Wade Nation, Sr. and Virgetta (Delano) Nation. Jesse was a member of the Maranatha Christian Center. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas, he was an Orange Noon Optimist, and he was on the board of the West Orange Water Department. Jesse was retired from the Levingston Ship Building and he was a Veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Travis W. Nation.
He is survived by his wife, Melba M. Nation; brothers, Roy E. Nation, Sr, and Donald A. Nation; nieces and nephews; many step-children, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Condolences
Acart
April 27, 2016
To the Nation family, I extend my condolence. If you can imagine the time when Jesse will be resurrected back to life on earth where there will be no more old age, sickness or having to worry about dying again, then you have a glimpse of what life will be like under God's Kingdom that we pray for when saying the "Lord's Prayer." To verify this promise in your Bible, read Isaiah twenty-six nineteen, Job thirty-three twenty-five, Isaiah thirty-three twenty-four, Isaiah twenty-five eight and Matthew six ten. We can put our faith and confidence in these promises because we know God does not lie as stated at Numbers twenty-three nineteen.
Anonymous
April 26, 2016
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Jesse Wade Nation, Jr..
Glenda Guidry Beach
April 25, 2016
Rest in Peace J.W. Please give mama and Brenda hug from me and tell Daddy I love and miss him. I remember you telling me the story of seeing Gary, Jr. in McDonalds when it was in WAlmart. You and Julie were in there and ya'll were trying to talk to Jr.; he just crossed his arms and told ya'll to leave him alone. You laughed so hard telling me that story. Its stuck with me. You were the rock we needed when Brenda died and you were an even stronger rock when Mama died. I know that Linda, Greg, Brandon and I will never forget what a kind soul you had. Always a friend to us. Oh if only I could find the picture of Brandon sitting on Santas lap. You know he made a special visit to the house just to see him. Of course you know that huh?! (wink).
Glenda Guidry Beach
April 25, 2016
Glenda Guidry Beach lit a candle in memory of Jesse Wade Nation, Jr.
Burton Guidry
April 25, 2016
Don, you and your family are in my families prayers and your family has been added to the church prayer list.
Rhonda Nation-Morris
April 24, 2016
Uncle Jay was always so funny. I remember he always got to my dads house early on Christmas day because he wanted the 1st piece of the pecan cake. Live you Uncle Jay. Till we see each other again. Give mom a kiss from me. Rhonda Nation Morris
Anonymous
April 24, 2016
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Jesse Wade Nation, Jr..