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1962
DIED
2020
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Watkinsville, Georgia
Todd Nance Obituary
Todd ranked as a musician of the highest order. His excellent musical aptitude and grounded personality accentuated his impenetrable sense of time. He also counted as a generous soul to friends and strangers alike. His graceful persona personified the definition of laid back.
He grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, playing music with his close friend Michael Houser. Todd soon moved to Atlanta. He reconnected musically with Michael Houser a few years later in Athens and they eventually became two of the four founding members of Widespread Panic.
Todd played drums, wrote songs and traveled with Widespread Panic all over the globe for 30 years. He recorded and performed with some of the world's most talented musicians.
Although he is gone, he will always live on through the music, but there is no doubt the world will be a dimmer place without his shining presence.
Survivors include wife, Tammy Nance; mother, Evelyn McKay; brother, Rodney Nance and his wife Essie; aunts, Carol Krider-Burkett, Ila Garrett and Peggy Berry; uncle, Don Nance, lots of cousins; mother-in-law, Julia Martin, and in-laws Craig, Tonya, Miranda, Jack and Ansley Calhoun.
Donations can be made in Todd's memory to Nuci's Space, www.nuci.org or to Harrison United Methodist Church, [email protected]
Athens Cremation Services, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements.
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Charisse Secord
August 30, 2020
Todd Was present, and often the centerpiece of the best days of my Life!
I've missed him for years, and now there is a hole left in my heart.
Roll Brother, thanks for the memories.
Jason Smith
August 29, 2020
I will miss you buddy. From the day I met you, I had no idea what a role you would play in molding me into the person I am today. Thank you for the time we spent together, and of course thank you for making the music play.
Rod Solow
August 28, 2020
You will be missed as always there for so many ways not only for the spirit you put in the air with all the music you played , but as a person who always left his musical ego at the door. He always asked about how family , friends, and relatives were doing ,and not just ask but listening with care in his eyes everytime . YYR ... AND ... RIP...
Was always laughing and putting a smile on all faces around EVERYDAY...
Sam DeLong
August 28, 2020
You will be missed more than you will ever know by those of us you touched with your music. Thank you for so many of the best nights I've ever had, nights that have become the soundtrack of my life. Rest in peace Todd...
Ryan
August 28, 2020
Thank you for your gift. Your music introduced me to friends that I consider family, and brought countless joy to my life and thousands upon thousands of others. The beat goes on... Roll Todd.
John Humphrey
August 28, 2020
Thanks for driving a band for your living. We could always count on you.
Tricia
August 24, 2020
Incredible tribute to a very special person, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
James Playford
August 24, 2020
Thank you for all the great music and great adventures. I was a musical greenhorn until I listened to your first album back in ‘91. You and your band opened the gates to a entire world of music waiting for me to absorb. Once again Todd, thank you!!
Tim Hickle
August 24, 2020
Thanks for all the wonderful memories of nights filled with singing and dancing to the music you played. Rest easy Brother.
Courtney b..aka sugar magnolia
August 23, 2020
He was the greatest. I toured with Panic for 2 5 yrs and saw them first time 97. When Mikey passed...we barely recovered. Then Todd left and my heart was in pieces...now to know I'll never hear his beautiful soulful drums again breaks my heart. RIP sir..you deserve pure happiness for all the happiness you gave us. I love you and will always dance to drums and think of you.
Jodie N Simpson
August 23, 2020
Todd Nance changed my life for the better with his music. So many in the Widespread Panic community are mourning his passing. He helped turn my family into friends and so many friends into family! Rest easy Todd! You are immortal through your beautiful music!]
Bill Oglesby
August 23, 2020
One thing that really sucks about fame is that takes your friends away in service to the wider world, and that's what happened for me when fame came knocking at WSP's door.We all grew up together in and around the Uptown Lounge "back in the day". We had some great times at there place on King Ave. after those Monday night shows. The most memorable jam for me was in that kitchen with Tinsley Ellis, and Crumpy.Todd was such calm and peaceful dude, always. I remember one particular night when I went with them to a show in Atlanta at a place called the Ice House. I had been in a major depression for a year-and-a-half under the influence of a particular substance that opened me up in really nice way to talking again. I believe it was me Todd, Gomer, and Sam who rode back to Athens together that night. I talked my head off, regaling them with stories from my past and I don't know what all. When we got back to King Ave. Todd and Gomer continued very patiently to listen and laugh me into the wee hours. I never got a chance to tell Todd how much that night meant to me. Thanks Todd!!! My heart is heavy for all you friends and family, and all the WSP family as well. Much love to you all. Bill O.
Molly Christian Crane
August 23, 2020
His memory will for sure live on through his music. His music marked some of the most joyful times in my life traveling around and watching Him play with Widespread. He is truly missed my 10s of thousands of adoring fans. Met him a few times and he could not have been more kind or gracious. Thoughts and prayers to all of his friends and family!!
B johnson
August 23, 2020
Through the language of music over the last fifteen of the nights and runs at cities across the country, Dominican Republic and Mexico thanks for the memories made. Maybe in a way we did know each other threw music. Rest easy. Peace.
kevin c
August 23, 2020
Thank you for some of the best memories of my life. i will miss you dearly and think about you every time i listen to widespread panic. #hometeam
Melodie
August 23, 2020
Thank you Todd!
Jen Brez
August 23, 2020
Holding you in our hearts Tammy Todd will be missed by so many , but his spirit will live on through the gift of music he left us . Love you
August 23, 2020
Rock In Peace Todd and thank you for many jam good times. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones
Rachel Temme
August 23, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Todd's passing. As a human, he was so kind. He had such a giving and genuine soul. As a musician, he was so talented. He provided the beat to the soundtracks of my life. He will be missed beyond measure. I am sending Tammy and the rest of his family so much love and many hugs. Love, Rachel aka, Luna.
Kevin marchal
August 23, 2020
Sending my love...roll Todd Roll!
Chip McGinley
August 23, 2020
“Once in awhile you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right” Sending Big Ol Hugs. Peace and Love
Stacy Barrett
August 23, 2020
So many memories of Todd as he played with WSP. Sending you and the family love and healing.
Rachel Julian
August 23, 2020
Tammy, Holding you tight in my heart. Todds musical talents helped grow me and most certainly influenced the person I am today. Just know that were here for you. I love you.
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