OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Ronald James Nash, Sr., affectionately known by his family and friends as “Poppa Nash” 70, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Mr. Nash’s memories are being cherished by: his two sons, Timmy Thomas of Sunset, LA and Ronald (Sasha) Nash, Jr. of Opelousas, LA; four daughters, Rosalyn Brown-Winfrey (Victor), Katina Thompson (Donald), Danita Charles and Rhonda Pickens-Lazard, all of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, Dorothy Cassimere (Tilden) and Carolyn Washington, both of Opelousas, LA; twenty-two grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four special friends, Chris Ashley, Gwendolyn Pickens, Willie Collins and Daniel Sion; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Nash and Navy Comeaux and his brother, Arthur Nash.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.