James (Jim) A. Nash, age 78, went to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday, August 17, 2023. He passed at his home in Holden, LA, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on January 18, 1945 in Provencal, LA to Joseph Alvin Nash and Annie Mae (Baines) Nash. James was a long-time resident and handyman with a tree service in Ranger, TX. He proudly served Eastland County and the surrounding areas including neighbors and friends with kindness and professionalism. The bond that James had with all of his customers was extraordinary. He developed many friendships along the way that made them feel like family. James employed many young people through the years in which he instilled great work ethics and a deep love for their fellow man and families.
James proudly and honorably served our country in the United States Army National Guard.
He is survived by his wife: Virginia (Roberts) Nash; son: Joseph (Joe) M. Nash and wife Melinda of Holden, LA; grandchildren: Stephanie McClammy, Justin Nash and wife Kortnie, Brian Nash, Heather Boudreaux and husband Quinn, and Kayla Kinchen; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother: William David (W. D.) Nash of Kansas, OK and one sister: Margie Nash Morgan of Fort Worth, TX along with many nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Alvin Nash and Annie Mae (Baines) Nash; wife of 39 years: Phyllis Jean Campbell Nash; son: Michael James Nash; sisters: Verla Mae Nash Mitchell, Audrey Nash Goins, Viviane Marjorie Nash and Martha Elam Nash, Alvie Nash Corley; brothers: Joseph Evestus Nash, John Thomas Nash and Gerald Wayne Nash.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Edwards Funeral Chapel in Ranger until the funeral services at 1:00 pm. The services will be officiated by Ronny Guess and interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department in the name of James (Jim) A. Nash.
Arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home and condolences to the family may be sent online at www.edwards-funeral-homes.com.
