Obituaries

Mr. George Allen "Buddy" Nash, Jr. (updated with service information)

George Allen Nash, Jr (Buddy) of Clarksville, VA was born April 19, 1943 in Roanoke Rapids and passed away August 23, 2023. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. He worked at Stroh’s Brewery for 25 years and went on to become owner of Nash Enterprises until he retired. He was a master welder and could repair or build just about anything. He loved fishing, hunting and was a competitive weightlifter for many years. He was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles. And was steadfast in keeping up with current events and the news. He loved a good joke and classic country music.
He was a great thinker, funny, complicated, generous and kind-hearted. There will never be another one like Buddy. He is survived by his wife, Rose, his daughter, Lisa Nash and stepson Jeff Clary, step-grandchildren: Gage and Olivia Clary. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Blanche Nash; brother, Jimmy Nash and sister, Lucy Smith. A funeral service with military honors will be conducted on Friday January 19th at 3:00 P.M. in the Amelia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, Va. The family suggest memorials contributions be made in Buddy’s name to the Mecklenburg County Cancer Association, c/o MCCA, P. O. Box 311, Chase City, VA 23924 or the Lake Country SPCA, P.O. Box 14, Clarksville, VA 23927 Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Nash family.