James Lamar Nance

James Lamar Nance, 78, of Cleveland, TN, born February 4, 1948, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

He retired from McKee Foods after 41 years as an Electrician. He was the 113th person to be hired when McKee opened. In his earlier years he enjoyed gardening & canning his jalapeño peppers. Riding his tractor & riding his grand kids & great grandkids on the tractor.

He loved his kids, grandchildren & great grandchildren, and of course his wife Betty of 59 years. Would have been 60 years on July 2nd.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edith & Emmitt Frank Nance; Sisters, Phyllis Baker, Elizabeth Akins, and Deborah Nance; brothers Rick Nance, Eddie Nance, William Brooks, Bobby Brooks and Frankie Nance.

Survivors include his wife Betty, children Tonnia Bullard (Dewayne), Randy Nance (Elaine), Jimmy Nance. Brother, Wayne Nance. Grandchildren Lacey Staton (Matt), Dalton Monroe (Katie), Shane McElhaney (Matt). One very rotten granddog Jasper Bullard.

Great grandchildren Dylan Monroe, Kaleb Staton, Maely Staton, & Emmet Staton. Several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Companion Funeral Home, Ridge Sanctuary, from Noon to 2:00. Funeral Service, officiated by Sammy Hooker, to follow at 2:00. Interment will be at Earls Cemetery.