Funeral Services Saturday for Charles Nash, Gloucester City Community Activist

Charles Manners Nash, a long time resident of Gloucester City and a community activist, passed away on April 30, 2008 at the age of 81.

Charles was a Trustee and Elder of First Presbyterian Church, Gloucester City. He attended Gloucester City High School and graduated from the Camden County Vocational School. He served in the US Navy and was formerly employed by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In 1959 he and his wife started Nash Engraving where Charles remained active throughout his life. He was named Gloucester City Citizen of the Year 1998, inducted into the Gloucester City High School Alumni Hall of Fame and was a member of the VFW.

Charles was very active in his community where he served as a leader for the Explorers Post 151 for several years, served on the 'Closed Sunday' in Gloucester City and served on the Committee for Elected School Board.

In addition, he was a member of the Gloucester City Board of Education for three years and served on the Charter Study Commission that resulted in the change of the City Charter to provide for a six man council and a strong mayor. He was a sponsor and coach of a team in the summer basketball league and was very active with the Basketball Club of South Jersey and with the annual charitable high school all-star basketball games.

As a Lion, he served as President of the Gloucester City Lions Club, Deputy District Governor, Zone Chairman, and as Chairman of District Committees. He also handled distribution of medical equipment for free use by local citizens.

Survived by beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Jane (nee Uibel), Son, Capt. Charles T. Nash (ret) (wife Mary Jane) of Alexandria, VA, daughter Judith L. Bollinger (David) of Haddonfield, NJ, Sister, Evelyn Super of Glendora, NJ. Grandchildren Jessica Bollinger Paul (Alex), Chip Nash, Jeffrey Bollinger and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to the First Presbyterian Church, Burlington & Monmouth Streets, Gloucester City for visitation on Saturday, May 3, from 10-11:30AM.

Memorial Service, officiated by Rev. Kathryn Morgan at 11:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gloucester City Lions Club c/o Ted Howarth 315 Orlando Ave. Gloucester City, NJ 08030 or to the Wildwood Fresh Air Home for Children c/o Judy Hensel 111 Walnut St, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.

Funeral Services have been entrusted to ETHERINGTON- CRERAN FUNERAL HOME Gloucester City, NJ.

Comments

[Lori Walker]

Such a great loss to our city.