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Warren Nation Obituary
Dr. Warren Busby Nation, 88, of Tallahassee, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Cartee Nation.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, EST, Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2200 North Meridian Road in Tallahassee. A reception for family and friends will be held at the home of Park and Nancy Adams (999 Live Oak Plantation Road) will follow the service.
The concluding service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 PM, EST, Tuesday, January 10 at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Gifts in memory of Dr. Nation may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.
A native of Brookhaven, Mississippi and a longtime resident of Tallahassee, he spent many years in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, before recently returning to Tallahassee. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee and First Baptist Church in Blowing Rock. An Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, he was the recipient of a Bronze Star medal for valor and was honorably discharged as Captain.
Dr. Nation received his bachelor degree in business from Ole Miss, an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi and his PhD from the University of Alabama. He taught marketing and economics at Florida State University for many years, and also taught business courses at FSU's London; Panama Canal; and Cape Canaveral campuses. Following his retirement from Florida State, he taught for several years at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, and was previously on the teaching staff at Southern Mississippi and the University of Alabama.
Other survivors include his children, Nancy Adams (Park), John Nation (Elaine), Gray Cartee (Carol), Sherrie Cartee and Terrie Cartee McGlon (Thom), all of Tallahassee, Mark Cartee (Cheryl) of Birmingham, AL and Cara Cartee Whitehead of Versailles, KY. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Will Gerstman (Liz), Nicole Nation, Savannah Nation, Ashley Cartee and Catherine Cartee, all of Tallahassee, Banae Snow (Bryan) of San Diego, Erica Cartee of St. Petersburg, Cameron Cartee of Birmingham, Patrick McGlon, III of Jupiter, Lawson McGlon of Mobile, AL and John Whitehead, Joshua Whitehead and Joey Whitehead, all of Versailles, KY; and two great-grandchildren, Lydia and Daniel Snow.
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Memories and Condolences
for Warren Nation
January 31, 2013
From Handsome John Woodsen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful wife. Love Always, John
M Murray
August 7, 2012
Dr. Nation was my most memorable professor that I knew while @ ASU over 25 years ago. His warmth, character & genuine concern for his students & passion for marketing was evident. What a great inspiration he has been to me since then (though he never knew it) and will continue to be for me. Sending out prayers to his family & friends. Thank you, Dr. Nation for being you...
Elaine Curry Nation
July 26, 2012
Whew. What a 6 months it has been. Wish I could call him and ask him some business and kid advice. He knew everything.
D. Joel Whalen
June 24, 2012
Dr. Nation was a brilliant teacher. He opened the world of marketing science to me.
During my first years as a university professor, I emulated his techniques, to great success. His methods live on today.
I'll treasure his memory.
Elaine Nation
January 31, 2012
It's been 4 weeks and the loss of this wonderful Father still touches us all deeply but as each day passes, we all feel so fortunate that he had so many lives that he touched and that comforts us. We mourn but we heal. Thank you to all those who loved him as we did for posting here and sending so many wonderful cards and flowers.
Karen Miller
January 16, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to you, Carolyn, and the entire famly...We (my late husband & myself) got to know & love Warren & Carolyn on St.George Island years ago...He was one of the greatest story tellers I've ever known...and he loved everybody,a difficult trait in these days...Bless his soul and peace to you all.
January 15, 2012
I did not know Warren well but during my two winter times on St. George Island, it was always a pleasure to visit him as he sat on his porch. He was a special person who was highly respected. I am so sorry yu have lost him.
Pam Gregory
Sally Nations McKee
January 10, 2012
I will always remember my dear Uncle Warren and will miss him so much. My prayers and love are with the family today and in the days ahead Wish I could be . there today. He was the best uncle anyone could have. What happy times I had with him and I know he is smiling at us today. Sally Nations McKee Brookhaven Ms
Gray Cartee
January 10, 2012
Roll Tide Roll.....Ga Ga!
January 9, 2012
Nancy,
Banae was blessed to share time with your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the extended family.
Judy and Russ Kahoe
Jacksonville, Florida
Barry Campbell
January 8, 2012
- thinking about your family during this difficult time -
“love is stronger than death” – Robert Fulghum
January 7, 2012
Dear Caroline and family: We are so blessed to have you and Warren in our lives. Our winter visits to St. George Island were special because of our time spent with you both.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May God be with you at this most difficult time.
Your WI beach buddies, Ken and JoAnn Zingg
Lisa, Larry, Ben and Sam Rubin
January 7, 2012
John, Elaine, Nicole and Savannah,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the extended Nation family during this difficult time. Larry and I are fortunate to have met/known your dad. He is unforgettable and touched our hearts. Wish our boys had had a chance to know him. Such a special man.
Love and hugs to you all.
RVS
January 6, 2012
My dearest sympathies to your beloved family during this time of grief and sorrow. The Bible gives us hope which is very assuring in Job 5:20, where it states: "He will certainly redeem you from death."
Steve and Helen Carothers Edwards and family
January 6, 2012
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Bill Smith
January 6, 2012
Dr. Nation was a wonderful man and a marvelous Professor. His classes (my first was 1970) and many interesting assignments formed a perfect example of the way a college course should be conducted. He made learning a joy.
He always gave you a sense that you could perform at the highest level. Dr. Nation's encouragement and impact on his students will be felt for generations.
PERRY NATIONS
January 6, 2012
"UNCLE WARREN" WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBEERED BY ME AS MY FAVORITE UNCLE...SORRY THAT WE WILL BE UNABLE TO MAKE THE TRIP, BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
PERRY (BROTHER) NATIONS
Rocky and Gerri Kurdelski
January 6, 2012
Caroline and family...Please accept our sympathies on the death of Warren. We're sure that you have many wonderful memories of him...we know that we do. He always made everyone feel so welcome...his wit and humor was legendary...we all will miss him.
Bless you,
Jim Wysocki
January 6, 2012
Caroline and Family,
We were so fortunate to have known Warren for the last 10 years, and have enjoyed his smile and all the good mornings on SGI. We all miss him so much. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. With Love, Jim and Martie Wysocki
Doug Odom
January 6, 2012
May God Bless all the Nation family. I will always remember Warren with great affection. He was always willing to entertain friends and help them be comfortable. Always giving encouragement and advice if warranted.
I will never forget the times spent golfing with him at many different golf courses through-out the south. Always a good time and something I always looked forward to. I will always miss our re-unions in Blowing Rock, he and Carolyn always took us in and showed us a great time.
I know when I lost my father suddenly, I knew I had not only lost my father but my best friend. He knew me and I knew him. All the good certainly outweighed any shortcomings he may have had. John you were blessed with 88 yrs. of his presence. I wish when I was down for Christmas I could have had a chance to say goodbye, but the stomach virus nearly put me out. But I know when I get up there with him, we will have more time to golf, fish and tell stories on our lives.
My sorrow is that one of the people that affected my life has passed. To Carolyn, John and family, my love goes out to you all.
Doug Odom and family in the Carolinas.
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