William P. Nash III

LTC (Ret.) William P. Nash III January 9, 2007 COLUMBUS, GA— LTC (Ret.) William P. Nash III, 87, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday January 9, 2007 at his residence. Graveside memorial services will be held with Military Honors 10:00 a.m. Friday January 12, 2007 in Parkhill Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus. William Nash, known as Bill received his Bachlor Degree from the University of Maryland. Bill Nash was the youngest officer in the Army in 1940. He met his wife, Carolyn Heath in Columbus, GA. They were married July 25, 1942. Bill Nash flew a bombing mission on D-Day inspite of his lack of orders. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1961 as LTC. Later he began his career in the Insurance Industry. Bill was a Regional Director of American Amicable Life Insurance Company. He had 16 offices in 6 States. Survivors include his 2 sons, William (Buzz) Nash Jr. and David Ansley Nash. William (Buzz) Nash Jr. is married to Donna C. Nash, and also survived by a granddaughter, Ashley Nash. Bill will be remembered as a great husband, father and mentor. In lieu of flowers, make memorials to the Columbus Hospice, Vista Care Hospice, Valley Rescue Mission or a favorite charity.