He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Alexander Nave Jr. and Patricia Alice Nave, as well as his sister Debbie.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Peggy Nave, daughter Jessica Nave, sisters; Teresa Nave Armstrong, Clara Moses, and Cathy Cain, and brothers Neil Nave and Joe Nave.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Brantley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 also at Brantley Funeral Home with burial to follow at Byhalia cemetery.