White Family Funeral Home | Bowie, Texas

Obituary For Ronald Harris Nations

Ronald Harris Nations,76 of Bowie, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27th, 2023 in Nocona, TX.

Graveside services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3rd, at Brushy Cemetery in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.

Family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m., prior to the service on Monday, at the White Family Funeral Home.

Ron was born October 19, 1946 in Bowie, TX to Mitchell and Ruby (Faucett) Nations. He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University. Ron had a lifelong career as a public school teacher. He worked for Albany I.S.D., Comanche I.S.D., Granbury I.S.D., and 24 years in the De Leon I.S.D. His passion was teaching English Literature, Grammar and Composition. He coached many students in U.I.L. speaking and writing events, debate and one-act play. Ron was very proud of his students' accomplishments.

Ron was named Teacher of the Year and received the Mirabeau Lamar Teaching Award and the Denius U.I.L. Sponsor Award. He was a former President of the Bowie Rotary, member of the Library Board and the Boy Scouts Committee. Ron was a member of the Retired School Personnel Association of Texas Professional Educators, and the First Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher and greeter.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Ruby Nations, sisters, Armelda McClintock and Retta Blanton, and his beloved Schnauzer, Buddy.

Ron is survived by his sisters, Linda Goodwin and husband David of Alvord, and Janice Stockard of Bowie; 8 nieces and nephews and several grandnieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

Guest Book

Mr Nations was a truly wonderful person and a great teacher. I have the greatest memories on watching SNL on Mondays, him allowing us the freedom to choose what we wanted to write about, and how kind and funny he was. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

- na

Mr. Nations was a great teacher, in large part, for the character traits he modeled to his students. We need more of that in this world. He had such a kind and gentle approach to life. I'm thankful to have known him.

- na

Ronnie Nations was my son's English teacher but most of all he taught the love of U. I. L. One Act play. Ronnie was a great and giving human, someone who touched many young lives. Tjwanah Smith, De Leon

- na

Mr Nations was such a sweet man. DeLeon High School was a better place because of him.

- na

Our neighborhood has lost a wonderful friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed. Sincere sympathy to the family.

- na

I am a Bowie transplant the last 12 Years. Ronnie always was kind to all persons drinking coffee at McDonald's. Laughing and conversation sharing his love for God. Thinking of your family. Veta

- na

I take walks in Elwood Cemetery and I often saw Ron walking there too. He always greeted me with a smile and a wish for me to have a good day. He was always cheerful and I have missed seeing him there. But I know he's seeing Jesus high and lifted up, standing in the light of His glory. I look forward to seeing Ron again when I get home too.

- na

I knew Ronnie all my life. He was a wonderful guy

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- White Family Funeral Home | Bowie, Texas