John Nash

John "Jack" R. Nash passed away in his home, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2019 at 2:55 p.m. Jack was born on October 5, 1934 in Allegan, MI to Barbara Maxine Nash. He married Carolyn "Susie" (Walker) Nash on October 27, 1967 in Fennville, MI. Jack is survived by his son, Josh Nash of Mishawaka, IN and 3 daughters, Tonya Nash of Vicksburg, MI., Kelly (Loren) Fairbotham of Mishawaka, IN., and Challice (David) Dixon of Grand Rapids, MI. Also surviving are his 8 grandchildren, Jordan Nash of San Francisco, CA., Chandler Nash of Shelby Township, MI., Joseph (Derrick) Fairbotham of Elkhart, IN., Austin Dixon of Chicago, IL., Landan Nash of Rochester, MI., Jesse Fairbotham of Mishawaka, IN., Arianna Dixon of Santiago, Spain, Connor Nash of Shelby Township, MI., and 1 great grandchild Kavon Fairbotham of Elkhart, IN. Jack was a graduate of Allegan High School and Albion College. Jack courageously served in the Army for two years after graduating. He retired from Rockwell International after 35 years of service in 1989. Jack enjoyed golf, but his greatest love was harness racing and his horses. He was a member of the Michigan Harness Horsemen Association. Visitation for Jack will be on Friday June 7, 2019 from 11a.m.-12p.m. at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. Directly following are services from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials donated in Jack's honor may be given to Heartland Hospice Services of South Bend. The family would like to invite visitors to a celebration of life at "The Silo" at The Grill House at 1 p.m.