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William Edward "Billy" Nash

The funeral service for Mr. William Edward “Billy” Nash, of Brookhaven, MS will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, April 6, at Riverwood and will resume Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

 Billy Nash was born in Oneonta, Alabama, February 24, 1942, and departed this life April 1, 2023, at St. Dominics in Jackson, MS. He was 81 years of age.

Mr. Nash is well known for an outgoing personality and quick wit as well as his company, Nash Insurance Agency, in Brookhaven, MS, where he retired from after 51 years of serving the community. He loved trading cars and shopping for clothes, hats, and shoes. Mr. Nash was the loving and caring husband of his beautiful wife, Shirley, enjoying 46 years of marriage together. He was blessed to have welcomed many grandchildren and great grans into his heart and he will be greatly missed by each one who loved him.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, James Artest and Ethyl (Teele) Nash; son, Stuart Wayman Wells; and siblings, Imogene Whitner, Virginia Globle, Doris Witt, and Jimmy Nash.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley Ann Nash; his children, Amy Allman and husband, Daniel of Oneonta, AL, Pam Henley of Gadsden, AL, Lynn Butler and husband, Tim of Bogue Chitto, MS, and Georgia Wells of Kerrville, TX; 11 grandchildren, Chip Wells, Emily Smith, William Marsh, Destiny Gladden, Sara Burkett, Chance Allman, Cristian Arriaga, Ali Fauver, Lauren Arriaga, Hadley Wells Harborth, and Nash Durr; and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his lunch buddy, Tom Monroe, longtime friend, Harvey Magee, Ricky and Lori Salyer, who were more like family to him and made many trips together with Billy and Shirley; and many other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link James Dillon Tuesday, 11 April 2023 09:53 posted by James Dillon

    I just read the obituary for Mr Billy. He was such a kind person He and my late Pastor Brother Bobby Boyd was good friends. Sorry for His Wife and family’s loss.

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  • Comment Link Joe Allbritton. Saturday, 08 April 2023 19:40 posted by Joe Allbritton.

    Just read about Billy’s death, I am sorry for the family’s loss. Billy and I had many meals and discussions together. The auto industry will suffer with his passing.

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  • Comment Link Ron Swindall Thursday, 06 April 2023 21:39 posted by Ron Swindall

    Mr Billy Nash was literally a hero to me as a high school kid. Had a happy heart and was an encourager to me. I’d go to two places nearly every visit I’d make back to Brookhaven - one of those spots was Nash Insurance Agency to visit with Mr Billy. I’m praying for his family. My life was made better by knowing this man.

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  • Comment Link Debbie Wednesday, 05 April 2023 10:14 posted by Debbie

    I’m sorry about mr . Billy , he was a great man and friend! He was our insurance agent for years !

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  • Comment Link Jerrie Roberson Monday, 03 April 2023 23:50 posted by Jerrie Roberson

    So very sorry for your loss we met Billy in 1979 he was our insurance agent for many years but more than that he was our friend he is missed by those who knew him he gave a lot to others.

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