Roscoe Chester Nance

Roscoe Chester Nance, 87, of Cobden, passed away peacefully in his home at 5:03 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13. 

Roscoe was born on March 30, 1937 in Pamona, the son of Charles Stanley and Ida Louise Canada Nance.

He married Linda Rae Harrison on Aug. 1, 1963 in Murphysboro. 

Roscoe is survived by his wife, Linda Rae Nance of Cobden; three children, Robert Eugene Nance(Tish), Daniel Roscoe Nance and wife Della, Sandra Rae Bridges and husband R.E. of Cobden; one sister, Wilma Dean Heern of Makanda; 8 grandchildren, Brandy Nance (Kaleb), Kelly (Chris) Flamm, Stephanie (Danny) Todd, Nathan Nance, Samantha Nance, Casi (Justin) Doiel, Buddy Bridges, R.J. (Kendra) Bridges; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild, other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers; Jim, K.O. and Bobby Nance. 

Funeral service for Roscoe were held on Monday, Feb. 17 at Makanda Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Bridgeman officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Makanda. 

Memorials may be made to Evergreen Cemetery in Makanda or the Heart Foundation, and envelopes will be available at the church.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Roscoe, visit www.meredithfh.com