Eddie Nation

George Edward “Eddie” Nation, 62, of Lexington, died October 12, 2019.

A native of Live Oak, FL, he was a son of Claude Erwin and Annie Pearl Bass Nation, of Crawford. He was a painter with Superior Trailer of many years. Eddie enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandbabies. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wendell Nation and John David Nation and a grandson, Wyatt Nation.

Funeral services will be Monday, October 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST, with Rev. Herman Nation officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his children, Bridget Nation-Haley (Rob) of Comer and George Ray Nation (April) of Sandy Cross; sister, Lora Mazzone (Paul) of Conyers; three grandchildren, Kelley Beth King, Avery King and Tripp King; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Harry Gabriel, Shane Pugh, John Bass, Josh Doster, Paul Mazzone and Andy Nimmons.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com