Cecil Craig Nash

Cecil Craig Nash of Appomattox, Virginia
July 22, 1949 - October 30, 2022

Cecil Craig Nash, 73, of Promise Land Road, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.  He was the husband of Amy Evans Nash for 52 years.

Born in Lynchburg, July 22, 1949, he was a son of the late Nellie Jennings Nash and Henry Elliott “H.E.” Nash.  Cecil was a member of Central Baptist Church, charter member of The County Line Hunt Club and Appomattox Moose Lodge. He was a former member of the Appomattox Jaycees and Volunteer Fire Department.  Cecil retired from The Williams Co “Transco” after 27 years of service.  He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1969 until 1975, attained the rank of E-6 and had the honor of becoming a drill sergeant.  Cecil was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved raising a garden and sharing it with family and friends.  His sense of humor was well known, he never met a stranger.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Nash Royal and husband, Andre and Cecilia Nash of Appomattox; two granddaughters, Hannah Royal and Grace Royal of Harrisonburg; one brother, George Nash of Lynchburg; three sisters, Shirley Kerr, Daye Mann and husband, Nelson of Appomattox and Linda Cyrus of Concord; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother Lloyd E. Nash.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Worley officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Following the service, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall and other times at the residence.   

In lieu of flowers please consider Central Baptist Church Cemetery Association, 2546 Central Church Road, Appomattox, VA 24522.