Robert L. Nash, Jr. of Potosi, Missouri, ?Robbie? as he was known to all, departed this life on December 25, 2005, as the result of a car accident. Friends and loved ones shared only 18 years, 10 months and 2 days with this wonderful young man. He touched many lives. He was born on February 23, 1987, a son of Robert L. Nash, Sr. and Diane (Brooks) Martin.
Robbie graduated in May of this year from Potosi High School in Potosi, Missouri. He was presented with the Special Team Player Award, the Trojan Award, Wrestling Champion Award, Most Valuable Player Award and he was crowned Prom King and Homecoming Football King.
Robbie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara Wright, John Emily, Vivian Martin, and an aunt, Patty Nash.
Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his mother, Diane Martin and husband Butch; his father, Robert Nash, Sr. and wife Shelia; his sisters, Misty Aubuchon and husband Eric of Potosi, Becky Gallion and fianc? Chad Parker of Arkansas, Barb Brooks and friend Darin Politte of Mineral Point, Ashley Nash of Potosi; his step brothers, Sean Martin of Potosi and Zachary McMahan of Potosi; step sister, Lindsey Johnson of Irondale; uncles, aunts, nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the Potosi High School Gymnasium with Rev. Roger Taber and Rev. Doug Tendall officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Travis Phares, Bubba Kincaid, Tommy Brunk, Jared Marler, Sean Martin, Mickey Fitzwater, Corey Murphy, Kylynn Krampf; honorary pallbearers were Trent Pickett Nick Staley, Jeremy Cantrell, Jason Toppings, Josh Newcomer, Justin Nelson and James Emily.
Interment and final prayers were held at Hopewell Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.