Departed this life for his heavenly home on Monday, June 12, 1944. Dr. Nation was ninety-four years, six months, and two days old. He was one of the most beloved men in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. For about seventh years he was rated among our strongest Bible preachers. He was a friend to everyone, regardless of race or color. He spent his entire ministry in Springville Presbytery, except for thirteen years he pastored in Mississippi. He was pastor of the Summit congregation at the time of his death. No doubt he led more souls to Christ, married more people, and conducted more funerals than any other minister in our Church.

His motto in life was "never speak of a person's fault until you have none of your own." I feel like Dr. Nation had a great deal to do with my entering the ministry, or rather surrender to the call when I did. I had no better earthly friend, and looked upon Dr. Nation as being my father in the ministry. I feel quite sure that many other young ministers feel as I do about him. Today he is gone but not forgotten. We shall always remember his sermons, his prayers, and his advice to both old and young. His blessed memory shall always live in our lives, and we shall rise up and call him blessed.

His sainted wife proceeded him to the glory world fourteen years ago.

He leaves to mourn his passing three daughters and two sons, sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, together with a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the First Baptist Church of Oneonta in the presence of more than two thousand sorrowing relatives and friends. The services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. B. F. Dykes, Baptist pastor; Rev. R. M. Heflin, of the Methodist Church; and Rev. Homer Ridgeway, of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. We extend our deepest sympathy to the children.--Rev. T. E. Bright.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, July 27, 1944, page 15]