NAVE, John (Jon) W. - Age 76, passed on to a better life on July 24, 2013 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanda L. Nave, daughter Jada N. Edmondson (Trey), grandsons, Jon T. Edmondson and Joshua T. Edmondson. He was preceded in death by parents, Ed Ward Nave and Frances C. Nave and brother, Ed Nave. John was a 1956 graduate of Central High School and served in the Air Force. He became a licensed cosmetologist and established himself well in the beauty industry for 45 years. He had many loyal and loving customers from everywhere. He owned and operated various salons throughout the Nashville area (Jon Nave Cofficures/Hair Design- Belle Meade, The Hair Clinic-St. Thomas Hospital, & Hair 2000- South Nashville. He also served his profession as an award winning stylist, platform artist, and as a member/officer in many organizations throughout the state of TN and the country (NCA member & state rep., TCA president/ historian/styles director, TBSA president, Door Way to Beauty spokesperson, and a NACCAS accreditation team member. John Nave ventured out and opened two successful beauty schools (Jon Nave Univ. of Cosmetology-Nashville & NCA-Columbia, TN), where he was able to instruct future young hair styles, which he loved doing. The schools were Redkin and Pivot Point member schools of education. John was always involved in his profession doing styling work for videos, photo shoots, movies, & celebrity events all within his home state of Tennessee. He also enjoyed the opportunity of giving back to his community, giving of his time with various programs or groups (Look Good Feel Better, the Baptist Children's Home, St. Mary's Orphanage, and the TN Women's Prison). In 2005, John Nave was awarded the Ronald Reagan TN's Businessman of the Year. Throughout all his many adventures and accomplishments, he had his wife forever by his side. He was a loving father and grandfather. John Nave had a passion for life, his family, and fishing. He was a man that wanted to make a difference and did! The family would like to thank Alive Hospice for the special care given. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Jon Edmondson and Joshua Edmondson, son-in-law Trey Edmondson, brother-in-laws William Latta and Robert Latta, and nephews, Derek Latta and Scott Latta. A celebration of life will be conducted at St. Ann's Catholic Church at 10 am on Monday, July 29, 2013. Visitation will be held from 4-7pm on Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Breen Hall at St. Ann's. Flowers gratefully accepted or contributions can be made to Alive Hospice and the Cancer Foundation.
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