Randal Keith Nation, 78, of Jamestown, KY (formerly of Cumberland County), passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on August 28,1947 in Burkesville, KY, a son of the late Corbett and Rosa Jarvis Nation.
For many years, Randal was the owner and manager of J&R Construction. In more recent years, he was a driver for H&H Transportation.
SURVIVORS:
3 sons: Brian (and Michele) Nation of Summershade, Jeff (and Melissa) Nation of Middletown, Indiana and Brian Johnson of Maryland
1 daughter: Chasity (and Corey) Patterson of Burkesville
1 sister: Geraldine Coe of Gamaliel
9 grandchildren: Kelsi Denton, McKena (and Kobe) Nason, Chase (and Cassidy) Patterson, Cameron Patterson, Caitlyn (and Blake) Harlan, Jake (and Shelby) Nation, Clint (and Lauren) Nation, Seth (and Taylor) Nation, Morgan Nation, Marisah Thomas and Peyton Johnson
11 great grandchildren: Brinlynn Dial, Copeland Denton, Magnolia Nation, Lennon Nation, Brecken Nation, Brooks Nation, Trace Nation, Walker Nation, Hudson Thomas, Griffin Thomas, Tucker Davis, & baby Baker due in June
Dear friend: Jackie Nation
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Billy Nation and Roger Nation; and three sisters: Golda Hoots, Margie Flowers, and Barbara Pierce.
Funeral Service: Saturday February 7, 2026 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Jackson Page officiating.
Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.








