Kenny Nash
December 10, 1938 - June 6, 2021
West Ward Alderman, Jesse Kenneth "Kenny" Nash of Salem, Missouri was born December 10, 1938 in Turtle, Missouri to Wilbur and Hattie (Watson) Nash. Kenny passed from this life Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home at the age of 82 years. Kenny was united in marriage to the former, Joyce McDonald on July 22, 1994. This union was also joined with six children. Kenny worked at Amex Lead, where he served as the union Shop steward for over 10 years. Kenny went to work for Triax Cable, learning valuable experience. He used his knowledge while he worked for the city of Salem for over ten years. Kenny then threw his hat into the ring and ran for the West Ward Alderman position. He was lovingly know as "the watchdog" and took great pride in trying to help and protect the citizens of the community. Kenny was a Mason and was a proud and loyal member of the Masonic Lodge #225. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Hattie (Watson) Nash; his first wife, Virginia Nash; brothers, Junior Nash, Roy Nash, Jerry Nash, and Freddie Nash. Kenny is survived by his wife, Joyce Nash, of the home in Salem, Missouri; children,Cary Nash and wife Pamela, of Salem, MO, Gary Nash, of Salem, MO, Kenny Nash and wife, Debbie of Dupo, IL, Catrina Chapman and friend Jeff, of Indianapolis, IN; step children, Jennifer Hayth and husband John, of Baldwin, MO, Stephen Green and wife, Caroline of Marysville, KS ; brother, Doc Nash and wife Terry, of Bufford, MO; sisters, Betty Gibbs and Sue Ellsworth, both of Salem, MO; half-brothers, Eddie, Clark, Jimmy; half-sister Eula; twelve grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; many friends. Funeral Service will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the James & Gahr Chapel in Salem, Missouri with Charlie Younger officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Masonic service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Interment will be at the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Missouri. Memorials are suggested and greatly appreciated to the Masonic Lodge #225 of Salem, Missouri. Cards are available at all James & Gahr locations.
West Ward Alderman, Jesse Kenneth "Kenny" Nash of Salem, Missouri was born December 10, 1938 in Turtle, Missouri to Wilbur and Hattie (Watson) Nash. Kenny passed from this life Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home at the age of 82 years. Kenny... View Obituary & Service Information
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