Terence Lee Nation

Terry was born on October 19, 1961 in Marietta, Georgia. He always had a special place in his heart for his Georgia family and the beautiful countryside and mountains he roamed and played in as a boy. In 1972, the family moved to Austin, Texas where his adventurous spirit and mischievous ways set the course for the rest of his days.

Terry, his sisters (Teresa and Laura), and his new friends made many lasting memories exploring the trails and hills of Balconies Village as well as the lakes and caves of the Texas hill country. With his love of the outdoors, it is no surprise that he eventually built a house atop a hill overlooking Lake Travis where he could work, build, and garden to his heart's content.

Although diagnosed with childhood diabetes and the complications that went with it, Terry still found fun playing golf, tennis, and baseball. Taking his love of sports into adulthood, he shared many great times watching and talking sports with his dad and anyone willing to banter. After graduating from Round Rock High School in 1979, he attended Concordia University and worked several years as a carpenter framing houses and building cabinets around central Texas. He eventually landed at Dell Computers in 1999 where he rose to Senior Analyst and continued to present day. The Dell family treated Terry with thoughtfulness and respect during some difficult times. He cherished the friends he made at Dell.

Terry began his most treasured part of life in 1987 when he married Shannon and had his two beautiful daughters Kellye and Sarah. The pride and joy he took in raising, nurturing and supporting them in all their endeavors and throughout their lives was evident to all. This joy only grew when he became "Poppy" to three amazing boys. He was never too busy to play, build, explore, or get into mischief with them. He was also a fun-loving uncle to his nieces and nephews and was known to use his carpenter skills to make trucks, blocks, and doll houses for all the kids.

One of Terry's most endearing qualities was his generous heart. He lived his faith through helping those in need, a trait he inherited from his mom. His gifts and deeds, whether large or small, were often unexpected and always unconditional. Terry received his own gift of life in 2001 with a kidney transplant from his sister Teresa. He made the most of this gift in precious time spent with Kellye and Sarah as well as the rest of his family, friends, and eventually grandkids.

In losing Terry, we lost a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. We lost a kind hearted man who lived fully and loved fiercely. Being the great storyteller he was, he would like nothing better than to know you are still telling yours and his stories. We are sure he has met up with old friends and family and is telling some great tales about the adventures of his lifetime. Rest in peace Terry. Our hearts are broken but yours is rejoicing.

Terry will be greatly missed by his mother Edna Nation, father Jack Nation, daughter Kellye (Tino) Albarran, daughter Sarah Nation (Nick Harral), sister Teresa (Jim) Nuckols, sister Laura Sadler, grandchildren Jovanni, Noe, Benicio, nephews Blake,Travis, nieces: Rachel, Avery, great nieces Kennedy, Ricky and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Due to covid restrictions, there will be a virtual Celebration of life Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1:30 pm. It will be live-streamed on The Church at Highland Park YouTube Channel.

Click here to go to the church's YouTube Channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9FPvPuZmyy-PlNtRlRYyFg

Tune in to the channel at 1:25 p.m. to see the service.

Internment: Austin Memorial Park

Flowers may be sent to The Church at Highland Park, 5206 Balcones Dr. Austin TX 78731 or memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.