Carlin W. Nash

NASH, Carlin W., Sr., 98, of Providence Forge, VA, formerly of Narragansett, RI, and Newport News, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was the husband of Frances B. Nash for 77 years. Born in Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late George W. and Marion (Barker) Nash. Mr. Nash was a graduate of Newport News High School, Class of 1936. He worked for the C & O Railroad and served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He was a self-employed building contractor for many years. Mr. Nash was a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Narragansett, RI, and served as the Tax Assessor from 1974 to 1987. He dedicated his life to the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Nash was the founder and past president of the Providence Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International and served as one of its international directors. He was a member and leader of the Apponaug Pentecostal Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Nash is survived by his children, Carlin "C.W." Nash, Jr. (Betty) of Providence Forge, VA, Gladys "Winnie" West (William) of Narragansett, RI, Joan Nash of Tyler, TX, Marion Xenides (John) of Narragansett, RI, and Philip Nash (Deborah) and Stephen Nash (Amanda) of Saint Cloud, FL. He was predeceased by his son, Ronald Nash (Page) and his grandson, D. Mark Sarrge of Williamsburg, VA. He also leaves many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Nash is survived by a sister, Dolores King, of Elizabethtown, NC. He was also the brother of the late Katherine Leggette, Phyllis McKeen, Calvin Nash and Rufus Nash. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia chapel, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, VA 23002. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Nash’s name to the Assemblies of God World Missions, https://www.agwm.com , by selecting the ‘Give’ tab. Funeral arrangements made by the Nelsen Funeral Home, Richmond, VA.