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February 11, 1965
James Alter Nance 38 died Sunday Feb 7 1965. Mr Nance was native of Lakewood and lifelong resident of Walton Co. He was a veteran of WWII. Survivors include his widow, Mrs Maudree Nance, parents, Mr & Mrs C A Nance, 3 daus Linda Carroll, Glenda Dianne and Debra Kay Nance, 4 sons Jimmy Harold, William Donald, David Franklin and James Alter Nance Jr. Services held Wednesday, interment in Magnolia.
“Uncle” Sam T Harrison 85 of Oak Grove died Friday Feb 5 at his home. A native of Lowery AL he resided in Walton the last 48 yrs. Services held Sunday at Oak Grove Baptist church with burial followed at the church cemetery. Survivors are 10 sons, H F, W C, Archie, R E, Oscar, J I, Ulysse, Alton (Bud), Dalton, & Grady; 2 daughters, Mrs I R Maloy & Miss Annie Bell Harrison, a brother Frank Harrison.
[Contributed by Lois Danley and Sharon Watson]