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Russell L. "Blackie" Nash
18 Sep 1929 – 17 Aug 2017
| Birth | 18 Sep 1929 |
| Death | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Cemetery | Holy Cross Cemetery Yorktown , DeWitt County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | jase1976 on 18 Mar 2018 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182473462 |
Bio
YORKTOWN - R. L. 'Blackie' Nash, 87, of Yorktown, returned peacefully to his heavenly home on August 17, 2017 after his short battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Blackie was born on September 18, 1929 in Leesville, Louisiana to the late Abram and Belle Ashworth Nash. Blackie was blessed with a large and loving family. He married the love of his life, Lydia Machac on June 1, 1954 in Granger, Texas at S. S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Blackie helped raise his four children and one granddaughter with patience, discipline, and humility. From the very beginning, he guided his children to God and led by example with his faith, as he loved his church. After returning from serving in Korea in 1952 Blackie started his career in the oilfield. The oilfield allowed Blackie to provide a solid foundation for his family based on his work ethic, sacrifice, and dedication. He prided himself in the fact that he was able to provide well for his family for over 56 years while working in the oilfield. While at home, Blackie was involved in the community and his church. He was active in many organizations including Knights of Columbus, Woodmen of the World, Lions Club, Catholic Life Insurance and Yorktown Community Hall. Waiting to welcome him home is his beloved wife Lydia, son Michael Nash Sr., his parents and numerous siblings and son-in-law Ronald Armer Jr. Visitation 5-7 pm Sunday August 20, 2017 with a Rosary being recited at 7 pm at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 am Monday August 21, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. By Blackie's request, he wanted his oilfield family to honor him as pallbearers. His men carried him for many years, and Blackie wanted them to carry him one more time for the final job. Arrangements made by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900. Published by Massey Funeral Home.
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LOVE JUNE 1, 1954 FOREVER TOGETHER
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- Charlie H Nash 1902–1979
- Lincoln Nash 1904–1987
- Maude Nash Moody 1906–1973
- Ollie Benjamin Nash 1909–2001
- Roxie Ann Nash Bailey 1912–1990
- Willie Mae Nash Wilson 1914–1987
- James Arthur Byrd 1918–1993
- Alfred Nash Sr 1921–1991
- Versie Nash 1922–1937
- Floyd Nash 1925–2000
- Ruby Nash Lemons 1927–1996
- Sidney Daniel Nash 1932–1996
- Oscar John Nash 1932–2020
- Ellis Gene Nash 1936–2024
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