Memphis Jack Nance, the 16 day old infant son of Larry and Summer Nance, passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2011 at Brenner's Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 21, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens in Eden. Fair Funeral Home is assisting the Nance family. Surviving are his parents Larry Swanson Nance, Jr. and Summer Patterson Nance of Eden; maternal grandmother, Susan Terry; paternal grandparents, Larry Nance, Sr. and Rebecca Nance; maternal great-grandparents, Arlene and William Terry; and paternal great-grandmother, Maggie Nance, all of Eden. The family will be gathering at the home of Larry and Rebecca Nance, 173 Cedarwood Drive, Eden. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Brenner's Children's Hospital, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
To the Larry and Summer Nance, I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of your precious son. I wish there was a switch in which the pain of your hearts could be turned off. Although Memphis may not have gotten a chance to know the two of you very well, I‚Äö?Ñ?¥m sure you knew all about him. The way he smile, the curl of his hand, this memory will forever be sketched in your hearts. Since Memphis life was taken at such a young age, he will not experience the heartaches of life that so many are experiencing today, nor will you have to teach him to be righteous in such an unrighteous world. But Memphis will have the opportunity to experience life in the manner that our Creator Jehovah God intended for us to live. Yes, in Jehovah‚Äö?Ñ?¥s day there will be a resurrection of all who are in God‚Äö?Ñ?¥s memory. God‚Äö?Ñ?¥s word the Bible gives us an example of His power to resurrect ones in the Bible book of John the 11th chapter. This account talks about Lazarus, whom was a dear friend to Jesus Christ. Lazarus died, when speaking about Lazarus to His disciples, Jesus referring to Lazarus as being in a sleeping state and that He was going there to awaken him. Upon arriving there Jesus through the power of His father in the Heavens, resurrected Lazarus. This can be a very comforting lesson for all who have loss their loved ones in death, to know that God doesn‚Äö?Ñ?¥t just allow us to live for a relatively short period of time and die, no Jehovah has already set in place the reward for all who are in His memory. So young Memphis, whom other than the sin inherited from Adam and Eve, was blameless of any committed sin, is now in Jehovah God‚Äö?Ñ?¥s memory awaited in sleep for the day when Jehovah will awaken him to the paradise in which He promised us. So Larry and Summer let your heart smile in knowing with confidence that your young son Memphis‚Äö?Ñ?¥s journey is not over, yet awaiting for the real life that we have been promised. So take care and our hearts and prayers are with you.
Robert Isley
My prayers are with the Nance and Terry family.May God be with you.
Linda Brown
Summer and Family, Please know that I am praying for you and the family. I worked with your mother at Sears many years ago and heard all about her Summer. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Lesa M Southard
I would like to thank all the people for the kindness and prayers that have been sent for Memphis and his loving Mother and Father. This child was a light in their life, if only for a short while. He will be in their heart, in all our hearts, for the rest of our lives. The visitation, while not listed in the paper a specific date, will be Thursday, October 20, from 6-8 at the home of the paternal grandparents, Larry, Sr. and Becky Nance....173 Cedarwood Drive. There are never going to be 'right' words to say to any family who goes thru this kind of loss. To not see your child grow up, is more than I can imagine. Please continue to pray for Larry and Summer. They are two of the finest people I know. For my Larry and Summer, I wish happiness to come into your heart. It will again, please have faith. I am sure Memphis Jack would not have wanted it any other way. When he looked into your eyes, he knew you were there for him. He knew who you were. He knew the love you both had for him was never ending. Just like the love Susan, Larry and Becky will always have for you two. You are not alone.
Becky
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers.
Nakisha Mills
May "Peace" be with Memphis Jack Nance...
R.E. " Bobby" Joyce III
You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!! There are no words to take away the pain that you are feeling at this moment but know that there are people who are praying for you and loving you!!!! May God keep you in his care and give you the strength that you will need to get you through this difficult time. Larry, your little Memphis Jack is in good hands now and I believe that your dad (Lloyd) is giving him lots of love at this very moment. God gained an absolute angel!!!!
joyce nance anders
my deepest sympathy goes out to you i dont know what to say execpt that i love you all and i am praying for the whole family. i am just a phone call away if you need anything.
cathy watkins
I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you, your husband and the family. I will keep you in my heart and prayers. God Bless you and family.
Debra Kidde
Larry and Summer, Larry and Rebecca, Aunt Maggie, and all the extended loving family of Little Jack, I offer my deepest sympathy for the loss of this precious baby. My heart and prayers have been with you during these difficult days and will continue. My love to all of you and may God give you his loving peace. Jackie
Jackie Godwin
Larry & Summer and Larry Sr. & Becky, Words can not express the sorrow I have for you and your families. I can only pray to our Heavenly Father that He will give you the peace and comfort that only He can give. Many thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.....
Kimberly Hedgepeth Cruise
Dearest Larry and Summer, Our heart aches with yours. There are no words that can bring comfort, but know that we will always be here for you.
Kevin and Jenn Taylor
May the peace of the Lord give you comfort in your hour of need.
Greg De Witt
To Larry and Summer, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Memphis is so very precious and will always be in my heart...
Erica Wilson, PICU
Larry and Summer, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in out thoughts and prayers. Memphis was a blessing and a angel that brightened this earth a little more! Please know if there is anything Byron or I can do let us know. Memphis knew he was very much loved and some children never know that amount in their whole lifetime. Stay strong and support and love one another!
Melanie Curry
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