Charles P. Nash, 42, died as a result of a household fire on Thursday, June 28, 2012. He was born in Racine on July 26, 1969 the son of Patrick and Marilyn (Nee: Lindberg) Nash. Charlie had been a resident of New Orleans for the past 15 years.

Charlie was a 1987 graduate of Washington Park High School. He served his country with the United State Marine Corps. Charlie was presently employed as the manager of The Oak Street Ace Hardware in New Orleans. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Charlie was an accomplished musician and still enjoyed playing his trombone with friends in the New Orleans Area.

Charlie is survived by his mother, Marilyn (Nels Thompson) Nash, of Owatonna, MN; sister, Elizabeth "Liz" (Steven) MacGeachy; brother, Christopher Nash; nephew, James MacGeachy, all of Evanston, IL; uncles, Dennis (Mary) Nash, of Peoria, IL, Mike Nash, of Waukegan, Eddie (Sharon) Lindberg, of Grand Rapids, MI, David Lindberg, of Lansing, MI; aunt, Sheryl (John) Bloem, of Jenison, MI. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Patrick F. Nash on August 30, 1992.

A Memorial Service, with full military honors, celebrating his life will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, July 5 ^th , at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery beside his father.