John S. Nash

John S. “Rusty” Nash, Jr., age 74, of Glasgow, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born June 18, 1948 in Madison, the son of Ruth (Lohr) and John S. Nash, Sr. He married Ann Elizabeth Fowler in Thompson, Ohio on August 31, 1973. John was a 1966 graduate of Madison High School.  He received an Associate Degree at Lakeland Community College and a Bachelor's Degree at Maryville College.  He worked as an insurance agent, was a published author, teacher, District Executive for BSA, laborer, and a small business owner. Active in his community, John was involved with youth wrestling programs, scouting, Rotary and Kiwanis.  His favorite activities were with his family.  This included supporting his two boys in sports, scouts, church, and any other activities they were interested in.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and writing.  The thing he loved most was helping people, and that started with doing his best to provide a good life and foundation for his wife and children and making sure that family came first. He is survived by his wife, Ann Elizabeth (Fowler) Nash; sons, Stephen (Kim) Nash, Matthew (Susanne Firestone) Nash; grandchildren, Chandler, Nathaniel, Alexander, Gracie, Luke, Michael, Logan; sisters, Debbie Reese, Eva Longer, Melissa Parish, Ethel Nash; brothers, George Nash. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed and Andrew Nash. In lieu of donations or flowers, the family would appreciate your support of the book that John wrote The Mouse in the House and Other Stories from Mrs. Avery’s Kitchen by J.S. Rust (John’s pen name).  His book is available at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon at https://a.co/d/2quegla The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com