. He was a member of the American Legion and was a faithful member of the honor guard.
His family includes his two daughters, Lisa Cooper of Blairesville, Georgia and Patricia Nation of Pleasant Hill; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three step children; and his brother, Lawrence "Larry" (Cindy) Nation of Killduff, Iowa.
In addition to his wife Anna, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kevin Nation; and a brother, Bill Nation.
A time of remembrance followed by Military Honors will be held at the Oskaloosa American Legion on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. At which time the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. Honor Guard will perform military honors in the parking lot of the American Legion. His urn will be buried at Forest Cemetery with his wife Anna. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. Honor Guard.
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