Loy L. Nash

Loy L. Nash, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. He was born April 18, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Alfred and Doris (Hudson) Nash. Soon after high school, Loy enlisted in the United States Navy where he honorably served his country. On June 3, 1966, he married the love of his life, Veronica Anne Shumaker, at the Oneida Gospel Church. Family meant everything to Loy. He cherished his children and grandchildren. Loy enjoyed riding motorcycles, woodworking, fishing, and reading. He was a devoted member of South Church in Lansing, where he ran the sound board for many years.
Loy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Veronica; children, Wyatt (Rebecca) Nash of Reston, Virginia, Nadine (John) Isabell of Pottstown, Pennsylvania; son-in-law, Chris Boyd; grandchildren, Ashton Nash, Adrianna (Nick) Chipchase, Louis, Matthew, Noah, and Isaac Isabell, Sean Weaver; great-grandchildren, Jack and Olive Chipchase; brother, Lowel (Patricia) Nash; special family members, Angelica Barfield, Rosanna Freeman, and the Kevin Smith family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sally Anne Boyd; and Michelle Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 3 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. The family received friends on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at West Carmel Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Loy’s memory to the American Diabetes Association online at diabetes.org.
To view Loy’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit burkhead-green-kilgo.com.