Reverend James. H. Nason (STH ’72)
SANFORD – Rev. James H. Nason (STH ’72) a longtime resident of Sanford, died peacefully with his family by his side on Nov. 2, 2017, at the Newton Center in Sanford.
James was born on Jan. 25, 1945, in Sanford, the son of Howard and Rena (Gerrish) Nason.
A young man, James knew he would help people through ministry and began his education in Springvale, graduating from Nasson College with a degree in history; and then graduated from Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Mass. From the early 1970s, Rev. Nason has served in the United Methodist faith beginning with his first church in Bethel; serving many congregations, including Portland, Kezar Falls, and Limestone.
James will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Barbara Nason; his stepchildren, Christine Swain, Joan Greenleaf, and Bruce Greenleaf; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents; and by his brother, Daniel Nason.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Goodwin Mills United Methodist Church, 55 Church St., in Lyman. Rev. Edward Bove will officiate and immediately following the service, you may visit with the family in the parish hall.
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The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.