Harold Leroy Nance

DESLOGE Harold LeRoy Nance, of Desloge passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge at the age of 88 years. He was born on January 27, 1928 at Newport, Arkansas son of the late Reverend Harold Milford and Ruth (LeRoy) Nance. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Ann (Roth) Nance in 1984 and a son Harold M. Nance, II in 1978.

Harold attended high school at Caruthersville, MO after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country. Following his time in the service he began a career in journalism. Locally he worked several years as a staff writer for the Daily Journal.

He is survived by three children Murray Nance of Kansas City, Robert Nance of the State of Colorado, and Rebecca King of the State of Louisiana, his very dear daughter-like friend, Bonnie Schwent of Ellisville, a sister Elizabeth (& Ralph) Crump of Longview, Texas and many other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held at the Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2016 followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Chaplain Shirley Martka officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Fredericktown Christian Cemetery. Arrangements pending under the direction of Cozean Memorial Chapel. View online obituary at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Interment Service

Fredericktown Christian Cemetery

Monday, August 8, 2016 Fredericktown, MO 63645 Directions Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Monday, August 8, 2016 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Funeral Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Monday, August 8, 2016 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions