Nash was a successful businessman having owned and operated Hayes Security Systems for over 45 years. He was also an avid antique collector, noted local historian, and held the office of president of the Marion County Historical Society. His boundless energy for volunteerism was evident in his support of many causes such as founding and serving as president of Marion County REACT, becoming an actor and generous donor for Hoofprints on the Stairs, and assisting with research and renovations at his church. Service to his community was also important to Nash as he was elected a member of the Lebanon City Council, a position he heldfor 13 years.
Nash is survived by four stepchildren, Renee Filiatreau (Tony), Jessica Farris, Steven Beard
(Jenna), and Jessaca Hanna (Jim); one niece, Victoria Lynn Hayes; two nephews, Lawrence
Emerson Hayes, Jr. (Suzanne), and John Richard Hayes. He is also survived by 13 stepgrandchildren, three great nephews, and one great niece.
Nash was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda Diane (Brady) Hayes, and his
brother, Lawrence Emerson Hayes.
Visitation will be at Bosley Funeral Home in Lebanon on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 4:00pm – 8:00 pm.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at St. Augustine Catholic
Church, with interment in St Augustine Church Cemetery, also in Lebanon.
Active pallbearers will be Steven Beard, Brady Beard, Lawrence Hayes, Jr., Elmer George, Gary Crenshaw, and Joe Bradshaw. Honorary pallbearers are Greg Shuffett and Butch Wheatley.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Dementia
Society of America or to Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky.
The family would like to extend their deep gratitude to Ackie George. Her tireless help, love,
and devotion to her friend Nash was a tremendous blessing to him and his loved ones.