Louis Nance, born on August 23, 1935, in Orange, Texas, passed away in Houston, TX on August 8, 2026.
Louis dedicated 40 years of his life as a mechanic for Firestone Polymers until his retirement. He was a devoted member of 9th and Elm Church of Christ, where he attended weekly services. A true athlete, Louis is a member of the Houston Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame and proudly pitched in two World Series. He found joy in simple pleasures like mowing and maintained an active lifestyle, walking twice a day at Northway Park. He also enjoyed working out at Planet Fitness and remained very active throughout his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Carole Nance. He leaves behind his daughter, Cara Campbell and her husband, Timmy; and his son, Lowell Nance and his wife, Sheryl. Louis is a cherished grandfather to Kody Campbell and his wife, Jada, and Cameron Nance and his wife, Crissey. He is also a beloved great-grandfather to Jaxson Campbell, Olivia Campbell, Emmy Lou Nance, and Walker Nance.
Louis is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Barbara Smaihall Nance, and his brothers, Robert Nance, Wilmer Lee Nance, James Nance, Jack Nance, Donnie Nance, and Bill Nance.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Red Oak Springs at campredoaksprings.com or PO Box 26 Mauriceville, Texas 77626, or Medina Children’s Home at armsofhope.org.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Freddie Anderson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Serving as pallbearers will be Lowell Nance, Cameron Nance, Timmy Campbell, Kody Campbell, Tim Nance, and Mark Mayfield.
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