Nils Lee Lundgren, 69, passed away on December 18, 2016 at his home in Sardis, MS. He was born in Sardis, MS on December 17, 1947, to The Late Jeanette Gurner Lundgren and The Late Nils Agart Lundgren.

He was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church. He attended North Panola High School, where he was selected “Mr. North Panola” and “Most Athletic”. Mr. Lundgren was a graduate of Delta State University, was an educator in Missouri for eighteen years and later in Mississippi, where he served school counselor for South Panola Jr. High School, until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was devoted to his family and his church. He was a master woodworker and loved to antique and “find treasures”, but his passion was camping in his RV and wintering in Florida.

He enjoyed his coffee club group and the yearly reunion with his high school friends. Mr. Lundgren is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Paula Dickson Lundgren of Sardis, MS; two sons Ryan Wes Lundgren (Lauren) of Water Valley, MS and Brad Alan Lundgren (Barbara) of Weatherford, TX; one sister, Betty Luther of Saltillo, MS ; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Sardis Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1-2 p.m. preceding the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Sardis United Methodist Church, 237 South Main St., Sardis, MS 38666 or Methodist Children’s Home, 805 N Flag Chapel Rd, Jackson, MS 39209 or Palmer Children’s Home, 680-900 Baldwin Rd S, Lake Cormorant, MS 38641. Ray-Nowell Funeral Home – Sardis Chapel has charge of arrangements.