We have been made aware that families being served by Fox & Weeks are being contacted by individuals requesting payment over the phone. Fox & Weeks will not contact a family requesting payment over the phone. Please contact the Savannah Police Department immediately if you are contacted and asked to make payment over the phone. Please contact Fox & Weeks if you have any questions.
Celebrating the life of
Yaroslow William "Bill" Nahay
Passed away on August 19, 2019
Yaroslow William “Bill” Nahay, 78, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bill was born in Savannah December 22, 1940 to William and Victoria Krasnicki Nahay. He was a 1958 graduate of Savannah High School and earned his degree in Chemistry at University of Georgia. While serving in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. Later he worked as a Chemist with American Cyanimid, the State of Virginia, Kemira Oy, and Kerr-McGee. He was a member of the American Chemical Society.
Bill enjoyed arrowhead and shark’s teeth collecting, reading and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. John’s Church of Savannah. He was a loving father with a very kind heart and quick wit and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ralph Mosesley, sister, Natalie Watson and her husband, Harold.
Surviving are his loving wife, Susan Kay Jackson, Bill and Susan met at the age of 12 and were happily married for 55 years; three children, Katherine Sills (Jeffrey), Robert Nahay and Nancy Zimbelmann (Steve); four grandchildren, Daniel Sills, William Sills, Elizabeth Sills and Jacob Zimbelmann; one great-grandchild, Carson Sills and two nephews, Tom and Bill Watson.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Brown, Jr. for his dedication to Bill’s healthcare.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2019 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Dear Susan,Katherine and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
- Linda LeFurgy, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan & Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bill for many years at Kemira. We had a great relationship. In addition to work, he volunteered a lot with the education of teachers and students in the area with demonstrations and workshops. We had some good times together. He was a great friend. My sincerest sympathies to you and the family. My prayers go out to Bill. Sincerely, George
- George Novotnak, Palm Desert , CA
To the family of Bill Nahay : I was saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Nahay. May it comfort you to know that I share in your loss. Mr. Nahay and I were coworkers and I enjoyed working with him. Our family bond was close and his memories will last forever with me. May God continue to strengthen you daily.
- Cathy Clements, Savannah , Ga
My prayers are with you, Susan, through this most difficult time. I wish I could sit with you, but my own physical problems prevent it at this time. Please call on me if I can help in any way. Hugs and prayers, Cindy Rowland
- , Cindy Rowland ,
I am so sorry to hear this news. May the God of all comfort strengthen and encourage you during this difficult time. Your family will be in my prayers.
- , ,
Sorry to hear about Bill. We started about the same time at American Cyanamide. Once posed as Bill's pastor so I could go in to visit him with his daughters after he had heart surgery. God be with you during this time Susan. Clayton
- Clayton Rhodes, Savannah , Ga
Susan, Katherine, and family, we were sorry to hear of Bill's passing and appreciate Jeffrey calling to let us know. You and your family are in our prayers. Elaine & Paul Lester
- Elaine Lester, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan,Katherine and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
- Linda LeFurgy, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan & Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bill for many years at Kemira. We had a great relationship. In addition to work, he volunteered a lot with the education of teachers and students in the area with demonstrations and workshops. We had some good times together. He was a great friend. My sincerest sympathies to you and the family. My prayers go out to Bill. Sincerely, George
- George Novotnak, Palm Desert , CA
To the family of Bill Nahay : I was saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Nahay. May it comfort you to know that I share in your loss. Mr. Nahay and I were coworkers and I enjoyed working with him. Our family bond was close and his memories will last forever with me. May God continue to strengthen you daily.
- Cathy Clements, Savannah , Ga
A candle has been lit!
- hy Clements , Georg
My prayers are with you, Susan, through this most difficult time. I wish I could sit with you, but my own physical problems prevent it at this time. Please call on me if I can help in any way. Hugs and prayers, Cindy Rowland
- , Cindy Rowland ,
I am so sorry to hear this news. May the God of all comfort strengthen and encourage you during this difficult time. Your family will be in my prayers.
- , ,
Sorry to hear about Bill. We started about the same time at American Cyanamide. Once posed as Bill's pastor so I could go in to visit him with his daughters after he had heart surgery. God be with you during this time Susan. Clayton
- Clayton Rhodes, Savannah , Ga
Susan, Katherine, and family, we were sorry to hear of Bill's passing and appreciate Jeffrey calling to let us know. You and your family are in our prayers. Elaine & Paul Lester
- Elaine Lester, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200