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Andrew Nance Obituary

Andrew Nance TAHOKA-In the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is to be found our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend, Andrew Nance, 75, of Tahoka, who passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born Jan. 21, 1938, in Waco to J. D. and Helen (Smith) Nance. He married Bennie Jewel Moore on Sept. 23, 1960, in Tahoka. He was a presiding elder of the northwest Texas region of the CME Church 8th Episcopal District. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-two years, Bennie; his mother, Helen Smith Bookman of Tahoka; two daughters, Rev. Jacqueline Cockerham (Derrell) of Lake Mary, Fla. and Rhonda Chapa (Arthur) of Tahoka; son, Todd Nance (Jacqueline) of Arlington; and three grandsons, Kyndle, Andre and Keilyn Nance; and Noah Williams (considered family). Andrew was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Nance and stepfather, T. B. Bookman. Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2013; 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013; and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Combest Family Funeral Homes. Celebration services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at First United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Nevels Memorial Cemetery. Please celebrate the life of Elder Nance by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jun. 9, 2013.

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Earlene Quinn

June 13, 2013

Deepest condolences from the family of Jerrye Miller on the loos of your beloved family member and out Pastor at Carter Chapel CME, Odessa Texas? May your fond memories of Rev. nance bring you joy and peace during this difficult time.
Earlene Baker Quinn

Judy Noland

June 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all his family and many friends. Our friendship with the family started many years ago and we are sad to hear of his passing.

Ellen Fant

June 10, 2013

Dear Rhonda and family
You are all in my prayers as you adjust to this loss but God has another angel.

June 10, 2013

With fond memories & sympathy to the Nance & Bookman family.

Marilyn McPhaul Lubbock, Texas

Diana Santos

June 10, 2013

May god bless you during your time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers.

Jay Gurley

June 9, 2013

Andrew was among the heroes of Tahoka--the first African-American to attend high school in 1956 and was elected class president his first year of enrollment. He was a kind, gentle person with a friendly way. We played together as children when his mother was a domestic worker at a neighboring house. (We enjoyed riding their St. Bernard dog). May Andrew and his family be blessed during this time of sadness.

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