SCOTT CITY -- Garry Lee Nation, 64, of Scott City died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at his home.
He was born May 10, 1955, in Cape Girardeau to Paul Louis and Margaret "Alveda" Spriggs Nation. He married Sheila Marie Kjer on Sept. 15, 1979, in Scott City.
He was an iron worker for Morrill Construction.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila; his father, Paul Nation of Scott City; a son, Larry Nation of Scott City; and two sisters, Teresa (Robert) Eachus of Patton, Missouri, and Dorothy (Mark) Newell of Scott City.
He was preceded in death by his mother and an infant brother.
There will be no services.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.
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