Sherman Ray Nash

December 24, 1924 - April 21, 2021

Sherman Ray Nash, age 96 of Old Hickory, was born December 24, 1924 in Monterey, TN and passed away April 21, 2021. He was a charter member of Old Hickory Church of the Nazarene where he attended for 56 years, served in the US Navy and was a WWII Veteran. After his time in the Navy, he began working for Dupont and retired after 34 years. Sherman held many jobs throughout his lifetime. As well as working for Dupont, he was a TN State Trooper in Clarksville for 1 year and a security guard for Oscar Meyer for 4 years. He also worked at the Hermitage Golf Course for 18 years and the Municipal Auditorium for 23 years. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing golf. He was a resident of Kempton at Hermitage for 3 years. Sherman met his wife, Virginia Bell Franklin in 1941 at a "weenie roast". They dated for 4 years and were married October 21, 1945. Sherman and Virginia were married for 70 years before she passed away in 2015. Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Virginia Franklin Nash, and his sister, Edna Bethel. Survived by his daughter, Barbara Davis (Bill); grandson, Todd Davis (Rebeca); great-grandchild, Taylor Davis; brother, Gene Nash; close friends, John Brown Rob Barnes, and Ken Willis. Visitation will be at Phillips-Robinson Hadley Chapel Monday, April 26th from 11am until the time of service at 1pm, Chaplain Andre Frandle officiating. Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Old Hickory Church of the Nazarene, ohnaz.org. The family would like to thank Encompass hospice for their compassion and care.