Thomas Nations

Thomas Ray "Tom" Nations, 73, of Jackson passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born June 21, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, son of Kermit G. and Ruth Smith Nations. He and Glenda Haertling were married March 1, 1975, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. She survives.

Tom was a graduate of Jackson High School Class of 1968. Upon graduation from high school, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years in the Vietnam War.

He was a member of Elks Lodge 2652 in Jackson, American Legion Post 158 in Jackson and VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau. He was a co-owner of Hahs Office Equipment in Cape Girardeau for many years, and later worked at Foutz's Hunting and Fishing in Cape Girardeau. Tom was an avid fisherman and loved getting together to play cards with his friends at the Elks Lodge. He will be missed by many.

Loving survivors include his wife of 48 years, Glenda Nations; a sister, Cheryl (Don) Reinagel of Kelso, Missouri; three sisters-in-law, Connie (Dan) Peiffer of Jackson, Amy (the late Christopher) Haertling of New Wells and Bonnie (Bob) Schulte of Troy, Missouri; and brother-in-law, Stanley (Chris) Haertling of New Wells.

Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Erin Fluegge, Sarah Geringer, R.J. (Madeline) Schulte, Megan (Matt) Moore, Amanda Peiffer, Blake Peiffer, Anna Haertling-Clearman, Brett (Jamie) Haertling, Allison Haertling and Jackson Haertling.

Family members preceding him in death include his parents and a brother, Kermit Nations Jr. Glenda's late family includes her parents, Vernon and Norma Haertling; her brother, Christopher Haertling; and her young twin brother, Glenn Haertling.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Watts officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brian Meier Children Scholarship Fund, c/o McCombs Funeral Home Inc., 640 W. Independence St., Jackson, MO 63755, or a charity of your choice.

To send an online condolence to the family, visit McCombs Funeral Home's website at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com, then click on the tribute wall tab of Thomas' personal obituary.