This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Nance, Reavis, Parker, Walker, Renegar, Haire, Childress Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4446/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. William Loyd Nance, 74, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 13, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late John W. and Lucy Reavis Nance. Surviving are his wife, Fayerine Parker Nance; sons, William L. "Billy" Nance of Winston-Salem, Kenneth W. Nance of Winston-Salem, Michael (Terri) Walker of Stuarts Draft, VA; daughter, Phyllis (William) Blackburn of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Walker of Richmond, VA, Jamie Walker of Roanoke, VA, Morgan E. Nance of King; sisters, Patty (Charles) Renegar, Betty Haire, and Debbie (Larry) Childress; brother, Larry W. (Edna) Nance; one niece; and three nephews. He was a strong yet humble man who leaves a great legacy to his children and grandchildren on how to be a blessing in the lives of others. Mr. Nance retired from Roadway Express after 38 years of service. He loved to talk to his brother and his late father, who were also truck drivers about "how fast! those trucks would go". His CB handle was "Minute Man". He was greatly loved and will surely be missed. His Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville by the Rev. Kenny Gooden. The family will receive friends after the Service at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences can be made at www.gentry funeralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from May 17 to May 18, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.