David Benjamin Wesley Nash, passed to the Lord Tuesday, January 12th, 2021.
He passed peacefully in his sleep at NHC in West Plains. He was born May 14th, 1933 in Dora, Missouri.
David graduated Dora High School. Then he served in the United States Navy during the Korean war. David married Wanda Mae (Gunter) Nash in 1955. His wife passed in 2010. They lived and raised their family in St. Joseph, Missouri for many years. As their children left home they returned to their beloved Dora, Missouri. Later he moved to West Plains and lived with his eldest son and daughter-in-law.
David had five siblings from his parents, Cecil and Oma (Bird) Nash of Dora, Missouri; Jane Nations, Paul Nash, Sara Lou Mayfield, Joe Nash (Deceased) and John Nash.
David was preceded in death by his wife Wanda (Gunter) Nash. He is survived by three children, Kathy (Nash) and Pat Violett of Dora, Missouri, Sam and Lesa (Ellis) Nash of West Plains, and Tim and Susan (Elias) Nash of Warrenton, Missouri.
David had nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
David loved his family with a special place in his heart for the children. He was a Christian and accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. David was a hard worker, dedicated husband and father. He was a loyal friend always sharing a smile and honest compassion.
He will be at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri, with visitation from 6:00 to8:00 Friday. Funeral services will be held at First Church of God, West Plains at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Parsons Cemetery, Dora, Missouri, immediately following, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
January 15, 2021 @ 7:36 am
I always enjoyed working with Mr. Nash and was so thankful for the way he cared for our students at school.
January 16, 2021 @ 9:51 am
Kathy, Pat, Sam and Lisa I am so sorry to hear about David. He was such a nice man. Always had a smile on his face. And never a cross word. Prayers for comfort for all of you.
January 15, 2021 @ 9:10 am
I have fond memories of my Uncle Dave and time spent with him and his guidance and mentoring that he provided me. So sad that life separates us from loved ones and time slips us on us until it’s to late to tell those we love how we feel.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family. Uncle Dave and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Cassy Gunter
Hartsville, SC
January 16, 2021 @ 12:43 pm
My husband Bill, worked with David for years at Brad Guffey when David was service manager and Bill was parts manager.
When I would go in to see Bill, David was always so nice and kind to me.
He told me he was fond of me because my name was Kathy and he had a Kathy too. His daughter.
May David rest in peace.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort.
Cherish his memory.
January 16, 2021 @ 7:54 pm
Sam and Lesa so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
January 17, 2021 @ 3:00 am
Mr. Nash was my favorite bus driver when I was coaching at Dora School. He LOVED every kid that got on the bus!! Thank you for sharing Mr. Nash with all of us!
January 27, 2021 @ 9:41 pm
I got to know David through my grandmother, and he was a great man. My condolences to the family.