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RICHARD NASH Obituary
"Doc" Jr., 66, passed into the arms of his Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. A native of Henrico, Va., he was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and served in the Marine Corps Third Division. Richard retired from Texico Incorporated in 2002, after 33 years of service. He was an active member of V.F.W. Post 6364 and had previously served as Commander. He was a hot rod enthusiast and enjoyed restoring classic cars. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Holly Torres (Alfonso); sister, Sheila N. Thorne (Paul); granddaughter, Ashley Mottley; niece, Sarah Thorne; and nephew, Jonathan Thorne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675-8517. An honor service and interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery to be announced at a later date.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Theresa Willson
July 15, 2019
Hard to believe that its been 7 years since you left us. I will always miss you and will always love you.
Don (Donnie, Julio) VeRell
August 2, 2012
Holly & Sheila, Am so sorry for your loss! I remember well all of the good times shared with Richard @ 50's parties @ his house, eating dinner @ Proctor's resteraunt, golf@ The Hollows 3 times @ week (Holly U were there a couple of times & Sheila U were @ some of the parties); Richard & I up until hrs. taping oldies off of the radio! I still & always will have these tapes!!! BUT, above all of that is that is was an Honor to know your Father/Brother!! I was one of only a few that he showed what hapened in Nam. I feel so humbled to have been in Richard's presence and to have had him for a friend! He is truly a HERO and I will Never forget him!!!! Again, my deepest sympathy for your loss. If you would care to talk-(1-804-435-6792).
Bobby & Rita Harding
July 30, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Richard was a good friend. We have many good memories of times together. We will miss never getting to hear him play his bango again, hanging out in his home or his ( could eat off the floor ) garage. We hadn't seen him in awhile but kept in touch through e-mails. He was a good guy and he is missed.
Dorothy Messere
July 25, 2012
We shared many a happy memory. I hope that you keep your happy memories in your heart as I know that I will. God bless you all during this time of sorrow! Dorothy Messere
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Suntanna Sims
July 24, 2012
To the Nash family: I have very wonderful memories of a great man who I use to call Papaw Nash. Praying that God comforts your family during this time.
July 22, 2012
Holly, Shiela and family - We are so sorry to lose Richard. He was a loved member of the family and we were so grateful that he and Holly came to the "country" to visit. This visit meant so much. I know you will miss him as we all will, but you have all the wonderful memories to keep in your heart always. Please know that we love you all very much.
Joanne & Christine
Buckingham, VA
barbara sowell
July 21, 2012
holly, sheila & family so sorry for your loss...many thoughts & prayers coming your way...god bless you all.
"Doc" Richard Nash with Mike Company 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines Quang Tri Province Vietnam 1968
"Doc" Rod Hardin M/3/3 66-67
July 21, 2012
Jeff Miller
July 21, 2012
Holly, I will truely miss your dad. He came by the house a 3 or 4 weeks ago to play "Redneck Kick the Can" with the .22 pistols. He stated then that he wanted to bring you again next time we had a shoot. If there is anything I can do for you or your family, please let me know. Semper Fi my Brother.
Vicky Powers
July 21, 2012
Holly,
I am not sad at the lost of you father but filled with joy knowing he is meeting the Lord. He is free of all his pain in the arms of the Lord.
Trisha Miles
July 21, 2012
Holly, I am sorry that Doc is gone. I only knew him for a short time, but he was an awsome person. My prayers are with you.
Theresa Willson
July 21, 2012
Holly and Shiela, It saddens me that Doc is gone. The 5 years that I had him in my life were the best! I will always treasure my time with him. He was my rock as he was yours! May God be with y'all to comfort you during this time. Y'all are always in my heart as Doc is! Love Y'all!
David Sims
July 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Nash family. Richard gave us all great memories to hold on to and we were truly blessed to have him in our lives.I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
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