On the morning of October 10, 2015 Carlos Palmer Nash, 70, passed while being cared for by familiar staff, friends, and loved ones at CMC in Lincolnton, NC after a long battle with emphysema. Carlos was a man who loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being there for his family. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Nash, three sons, Carlos Palmer Nash, Jr., Kevin McNeil Nash and Logan Ray Nash; three daughters, Amy Smith, Cindy Nash and Carolyn Nash; three stepsons, Aaron Grooms, Micheal Grooms and Stanley Grooms; friends, and family who loved him dearly. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday October 13, 2015 at Community Missionary Baptist Church 1921 Lowrance Road Catawba, NC with Pastor Charles Buff officiating. Memorials may be made to Community Missionary Baptist Church PO Box 269 Catawba NC 28609. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Nash family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.