James Jay Nash, age 81 of Norris passed away December 26, 2012 at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 30, 1931 in Bonicord, TN. He was faithful member of Clinton Church of Christ where he had served as elder. He was alumnae of Tennessee Tech, Freed-Hardeman and David Lipscomb Universities, retired with 30 years' service with TVA and Army veteran of Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. C. T & Betty Nash; brother, Max Nash; sisters & spouses, Frances & J.T. Reel, Sue & Robert Hartmann; brother-in-law, Joe Neal.
Survivors:
Wife of 58 years: Bunny Hash Nash
Children: Jamye Nash of Kingston
Eric Nash (Kelly) of Knoxville
Melea Smith (Steve) of Karns
Rebecca Nash of Luxembourg

Grandchildren: Nathan, John, Whitney Nash
Jordan, Melea Jean, Bryan, & Sarah Smith

Sister: Marie Neal

Sister-in-law: Fern Nash

Several nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Garry Jones Mission to India, Jones Mission Fund, P. O. Box 1126, Clinton, Tn 37717.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 8:00pm with Minister Garry Jones and Minister Don Reel officiating. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 29th at 2:00pm at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com.