Bob Nation

On January 28, 2016, Bob Nation passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Strider Copeland, his mother, Eva, his brothers, Leo, Tom, and SC, and his sisters, Billie, Ines, and Irene. Bob is survived by his wife, Geraldine, his son, Mark, his daughters, Sherri and Tammy, his granddaughters, Rylie, Lexi, and Sunie, and his son-in-law, John. Bob is also survived by his sisters, Esther, Retha, and Winnie, as well as many nephews and nieces.

In 1950, Bob Nation graduated from Elmore City High School. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served honorably. Bob also attended the University of Oklahoma.

In January of 1956, Bob Nation accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior during a weekend revival at First Baptist Church of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma. In accordance with Acts 2:41, Acts 8:36–38, Acts 16:30–33, and Acts 19:5, Bob Nation was baptized so that he could acknowledge his faith and trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior to others.

On December 20, 1957, Bob Nation was joined in holy matrimony to Geraldine Sanders for nearly 60 years until his passing. In 1957, Bob and Geraldine became members of First Southern Baptist Church of Del City, Oklahoma, and faithfully served there for many years. Bob also taught Sunday School for 10 years.

Bob was a devoted and caring husband, father & grandfather, who faithfully provided for his family and served others. Bob was the founder and president of Nation Wholesale Fence Co. For more than 50 years, he worked diligently to make his business extraordinarily successful. His work ethic was second-to-none. Also, Bob graciously mentored others in this business by freely sharing his knowledge and wisdom with his colleagues and customers.

Additionally, in the 1970s, Bob donated and served as the VP of the Del City Sports Association.

Lyrics in the song “Unsung Hero” perfectly describe Bob’s life: “You sit in silence of the shadows. You don’t complain or criticize. No questions asked, you were always there when we needed you. With a love that inspires us to be everything you deserve, you are our unsung hero. While others long to steal the spotlight, you work your magic quietly. You were not in it for the glory, but the love you gave came naturally.”

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Sooner Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sunny Lane Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.eisenhourfuneral.com