Bill Nation Obituary
BILL NATION - William E. "Bill" Nation, age 83, of West Point, MS, passed away September 15, 2025, at Dugan Memorial Home. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Nation was born May 6, 1942, in Columbus, MS, to the late Guy M. and Helen King Nation, Jr. He served in the National Guard and was retired from the U. S. Postal Service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Nation.
Survivors include his step daughter, Cynthia Hawkins of West Point, MS, grandson, Jordan Hawkins and his wife Macy of West Point, MS, and special nieces, Mary Ellen Scott and Anna Beers.
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