James Nance may refer to:
- James J. Nance (1900–1984), American industrialist
- James C. Nance (1893–1984), American state legislator and newspaper publisher
- James C. Nance (scientist) (born 1927), American scientist
- James W. Nance (1921–1999), United States Navy officer and congressional aide
- James D. Nance, Confederate colonel of the American Civil War
- Jim Nance (1942–1992), American football player
See also
edit- James C. Nance Memorial Bridge, Oklahoma, United States