Age 81, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away May 1, 2013. Mr. Nankervis was a U.S. Army Veteran, having retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife, Grace Nankervis, his children, Debra A. Fulton, Terri Marie Montana, Gregg Nankervis, Karen E. Tall (Chris), Susan L. Mackay (Edward), Kenneth E. Nankervis (Claire) and MaryBeth Nankervis, his brothers, Robert J. Nankervis, Dennis W. Nankervis and Stephen O. Nankervis, his sisters, Francine DiGiacomo and Gabrielle Toman, and 10 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 1:30 PM Monday, May 6, 2013 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, West Palm Beach, the Rev. Gavin J. Badway celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach. The family will receive relatives and friends 7-9 PM Saturday (Today) and 2-4 & 7-9 PM Sunday at TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Please omit flowers. Memorial gifts in the name of Howard E. Nankervis, Jr. may be sent to: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church Food Pantry or to Support Our Troops, 345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415. A Memorial Service will also be held in New York at a later date.