Kenneth Dean Nash

Kenneth Dean Nash, 63, passed away at Carolinas Medical in Charlotte on May 15th after a tragic accident. He was born August 21, 1954 in Greenville SC, son of the late William and Rebecca Nash. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Randy Nash of Columbia SC. Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife, Alexis Sawyer Nash of 23 years.

Mr. Nash grew up in Charleston SC and graduated from Middleton High School in 1972, he then graduated from Trident Technical College in Charleston. Ken spent his early career in the nuclear power business in Florida and Arizona and then was led to start up Catawba Nuclear Plant in Gaston County. After several years with system integrators, Ken went out on his own and started KNC, Inc.an engineering and instrumentation and controls business. Ken’s main love was his cars especially his 66 GTO he had recently restored and shown at Hilton Head winning a Palmetto Award. Ken also had a love for all types of music and collected vintage stereo equipment. He always loved the trips with the XLR Cadillac club.

Ken was a devout Christian and very knowledgeable of God’s Word so we know he has gone home. He helped many people over the years of which many we do not know of. He loved his friends and customers and was always willing to help them in any way he could. Ken loved his home and was a true, loving and faithful husband.

A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday May, 20, 2018 at Carothers Chapel, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia. A reception will follow the service.

A later private burial will be in Greenville SC in the Nash Family plot.

Memorials in Ken’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 or www.diabetes.org.

The staff at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Nash family during this difficult time.