Zenas "Jim" Nations, 79, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday April 26, 2016. A native of Jackson County he was the son of the late Ralph Thomas and Vinnie Jones Nations. Jim was a US Marine Corp Veteran who served 23 years.
He is survived by his children-
Joseph (Anita) Hacker of England, Raymond (Shannon) Nations of Alaska, Jimmy Nations of Colorado, Tommy (Joyce) Nations of Newland, NC, Brenda Manuel of Greensboro and Kenny (Peggy) Nations of Killeen, TX
Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive as well as;
Brother- Jess Nations of Washington and Sisters; Ann Ward of Bryson City, Linda Kilpatrick of Whittier, Wanda Crisp of Bryson City and Della Owenby of Whittier.
The family will receive friends 12 noon until about 2:00 pm Saturday April 30 at Appalachian Funeral Services in Sylva
.