Nathan Edward Presley

A resident of Nacogdoches, Nathan Edward Presley, born July 14, 1938, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, the eldest son of Lois Vaughan Presley and Roger Presley, went to be with Jesus on July 13, 2016, one day short of his 78th birthday.

He leaves behind his wife of soon 48 years, Jo Hammond Presley; two surviving sons, Edward A. Presley (wife Michelle and six children) of Nacogdoches and Jonathan J. Presley (wife Dorothy, three children and two step-children) of Legion City, Texas; two brothers, Ronald W. Presley (wife Anna) and Terry Presley (wife Elizabeth), all of Lewisville, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives who valued his wonderful gentle strength and peculiar sense of humor.

He was a giant of a man with a distinctive handlebar mustache and always looked the part of the gentleman and Texan that he was. A godly man, he was the epitome of kindness and goodness.

He was predeceased by his youngest son, Samuel N. Presley, and brother, Jerry Presley. The Presley family are active members of First Baptist Church, Nacogdoches.

A celebratory service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at First Baptist Church Chapel, 411 North St. in Nacogdoches, with Dr. Allen Reed officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Interment will be at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, Texas.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.