Joseph F. Nation, '54

Joseph Franklin Nation, 83, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Friday, November 15, 2019, at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb.

 

He was born January 23, 1936 in Chickamauga, Goergia, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Mary Ann (Burrows) Nation. Joseph married Phyllis M. Harrett on November 29, 1974.

 

He is survived by his three children, Eddie Joe Nation, Pamela Hendenson and Elizabeth (Robert) Carter;  eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; his sister, Tabitha (Jack) Stafford; two brothers, J.P. (Deborah) Nation, James Nation; several nieces and nephews; three stepchildren; eight step grandchildren; fourteen step great-grandchildren; and good friend Lois.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis; his parents; his son, Ricky; stepdaughter, Mary Pat; Stepson, Jimmy.

 

 A Graveside service will be held  at Greenwood Cemetery in Hinckley Illinois. 9:00 a.m. Saturday,  November 23, 2019 .