Millard Nation of the Vine Community passed away Apr. 24, 2025 at his home at the blessed age of 88 years. Millard was born March 24, 1937 in Livingston, TN to the late Clay and Austie Sells Nation. He married the love of his life, Jewell Nation on Aug. 13, 1959 and together they raised 5 sons. Their love and dedication to each other was an inspiration to everyone.
He retired from Precision Rubber in 1999 after 30 years and worked for his son at Teak World for several years. He enjoyed the simple things in life – He liked being at home, raising a small garden, watching the birds at his feeders, a good home cooked meal and smoking a cigar. He loved his family and was so proud of them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Nation in 2023, his son, Tommy Nation in 2025; a grandson, Bobby Nation and siblings, Eugene Nation, Bill Nation, Betty Sue Harris, Florida Seibers and Chester Nation.
Millard is survived by his sons, Glen (Judy) Nation, Gary (Candy) Nation, Tony (Tammy) Nation, Jackie (Rhonda) Nation and daughter-in-law, Robin Nation. Grandchildren, Randall (Kendra) Nation, Ashley Nation, Justin Nation, Nick Nation, Craig Williamson, Thomas (Clacey) Nation, Nikki Williamson, Jacob Williamson, Cody Nation, Miles Nation; great grandchildren, Sara Nation, Ali Nation, Tyler Nation, Marco Hanna, Noah Hanna, Sarah Hanna, Jaxon Nation; sister, Jewell Smith and Furbaby Abby.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Wayne Taylor officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. till service time Sunday. His grandsons, Justin Nation, Thomas Nation, Nick Nation, Randall Nation, Jacob Williamson and Craig Williamson will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at the Barrett Cemetery.
This obituary was published by Hunter Funeral Home.
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