Kenneth Paul Nash, age 82, of Green Forest, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

He was born on March 3, 1940, in Hickory Ridge (Benton County), AR, the son of Paul Nash and Judy Larley.

Kenneth was a man of many stories and experiences. He was a different man to each of his children but in the end, he was always true to who he was. He was a talented carpenter and gardener.

He worked for the Berryville hospital as a surgical tech until his retirement and previously worked for the Brinkley, AR police department as an officer and as director of the ambulance service.  He had 6 books published through the years, and he started the Berryville Bobcats Booster Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is survived by 4 children, Shawn Watson, Shane Nash, Kendall Nash, and Kendra Nash-Jones. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, Johna Haskins, Elmarie Davis, and Cher Kountz, along with countless nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, parents Paul Nash and Judy Larley, son Brendan Nash, sister Jean Smith and brother Jim Nash.

Cremation services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home in Green Forest. Online condolences can be made at smithfamilyfuneralhome.net.