John Scott Nance

November 3, 1939 - October 8, 2020

John Scott Nance 1939-2020 John Scott Nance was born on November 3, 1939 at Miami Baptist Hospital. John was the son of William McKinley Nance and Zelma Leona (Reed) Nance. John passed away in Miami, OK on October 8, 2020, he was 80 years old. John moved from Fairland, Oklahoma at the age of 8 to Denver, Co where he attended school. After his service in the Army he returned and attended the University of Colorado and earned a Bachelor of Science Architectural Engineering degree. He then moved to California where he was very successful designing homes and businesses. He retired in 2015. John was a believer in Christ. He was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation and proud to be from Oklahoma. He loved to watch Western Movies, Listen to Country Music, Trains, and Sports. John was preceded in death by his parents and one brother; McKinley Nance Jr. Survivors include a special lady, Christine Folgers of Walnut Creek, CA – 2 nieces, cousins, and a host of friends and colleagues in California. John will be buried near his Grandpa Nance at Fairland, OK There will be a private family service. 1 Corinthians 15:3&4 The Gospel … That Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scripture.