Eugene Lee Nance, 77, went home to be with the lord after a long illness on August 24, 2012. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Mr. Nance was born on July 25, 1934, in Dayton, Texas, to Elbie and Andrew T. Nance. Eugene could accomplish anything he set his mind to do.

Mr. Nance attended the University of Texas and was employed by US Steel American Bridge Division for 30 years. He was over a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge Madison 126. He was a grand deputy and past monarch of Ibis Grotto. Preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Andrew D. Nance, and sister in law Andrea Nance.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Wynona Nance; daughter Jennifer Osborne and husband Kim, son John Nance, and son Eugene Nance II and wife Starla.

Granddaughters Angela, Jessica, and Ericka; grandsons John II, Tyler, and Logan; great grandaughters Alice and Elizabeth; great grandsons Kolton and Tyler. Sister Patsy Phillips, husband Robert Phillips in addition to several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A grave side service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Strong Cemetery, FM 139 Shelbyville, TX 75973.

In the care of Watson Funeral Home 1554 State Hwy 7E. Center, Texas 75935.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7.

Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas said unto him, Lord we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the father, but by me.

St. John 14:1-6