Charles L. Nance Obituary (1935

Charles L. Nance, of Port Orchard, Washington, heard the call 'Charles!' on 3 January 2021, and answered, 'Yes, LORD!'. He was 85 years old. He loved the Lord dearly and looked peaceful and happy at his home-going. Charles entered the Navy on his 18th birthday in 1953 and served 20 years. He retired as a Navy Chief Petty Officer (E-7) in January 1973. The very next month he began the two - year program at Sunset School of Preaching. He graduated in February 1975 and he and his family moved to Reedsport, OR. In 1958, Charles and Karen James were married and shared almost 64 years together. Upon leaving Reedsport, Oregon in 1978, they moved back to Lubbock, Texas, where Charles worked at Reese AFB in a civilian capacity. In the summer of 1988 they moved to Shreveport, LA where Karen worked for the Air Force. In 2001, Karen retired and they moved to Salida, Colorado. They lived there 4 years and during that time Charles began to have some breathing difficulties. In 2005, they moved to Washington State to be near their youngest son, David, and to get down to sea level. Charles and Karen have been members of the Bremerton Church of Christ in Bremerton, WA. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Horace C. and Lamar Looney Nance; his half-sister, Virginia Ellen Carstens; and his younger sister, Judith Ann Crable. He has two loving sons, Michael (Whitney) of Apopka, FL, and David (Renee') of Port Orchard, WA. He leaves behind six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren along with his soul-mate and wife, Karen. Any remembrance that you may want to give should go to: Sunset International Biblical Institute, 3723 34th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79410-2895 in his name.