Paul Nash

Paul Annis Nash, 97, of Eminence, Missouri, passed away on October 26, 2026, at Willow Care Nursing Home. He was born on a farm in Eminence, Missouri, on December 28, 1928, to Harley Harrison and Marie Emma (Atkins) Nash. He was the oldest of five children.

In April of 1947, Paul married Martha Edna (Hembree) Nash and spent 64 wonderful years together. He then served two years in the Marines from December 1951 to December 1953.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Marie Nash; his wife, Edna Nash; his daughter, Maleta Shelton; son-in-law, Gene Addison; and his brothers, Bob and Dean Nash both of Eminence, MO.

Survivors include his children, Garry (Karen) Nash and Karen Addison; his siblings, Bill Nash of Joplin, MO and Joy Cooley of Eminence, MO; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

Paul followed in his dad’s footsteps by buying a farm in 1963 and started raising cattle. While he was in St. Louis raising his children and working at Cassens Transport Company, his brother managed the farm back home. After retiring, he was able to return to his beloved Eminence, Missouri. He was a member of the Eminence Assembly of God Church. He loved witnessing to others, loved people, and loved taking them out to dinner.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Yarber Mortuary, Eminence, Missouri, with Bro. Darrell Jones and Rev. Jack Hembree officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m., also at the funeral home. Interment was at Munsell Cemetery, Eminence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 11433 Olde Cabin Road, St. Louis, MO 63141. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarber-mortuary.com.