Paul Stanley

Nash

Paul Stanley Nash, aged 77, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, while bike riding on the beach on Isle of Palms. He was the husband of the late Cynthia Tetley-Nash, with whom he shared 49 devoted years of marriage, and father to their two adult children, Justin and Courtney. His sudden departure leaves a profound emptiness in the lives of those who knew and loved him.

Paul was born on August 20, 1949, in Fullerton, California. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, and finished his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly Pomona, before earning his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University in 1975. He dedicated much of his life to the legal system, becoming a member of the California Bar Association, specializing early on in adoption law, nonprofit formations and governance, as well as business and estate planning. Paul accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior while at ASU and, after becoming a lawyer, continued to integrate his faith with his work as an attorney. He assisted the early development of Youth With A Mission, helped many couples adopt children, and advised churches and other non-profit organizations in Southern California. At the end of his life, he served as Assistant General Counsel with 40 Days for Life’s Institute of Law and Justice, championing the rights of the unborn. Paul was a devout Christian who placed God first and foremost, letting the Word guide his work and his decisions. He studied Scripture and the works of many saints and theologians in a constant quest for knowledge and understanding of his Christian faith.

He was the dedicated and loving father to his two children, Justin Tetley Nash (and his wife Meghan Nash) of Glendora, California, and Courtney Therien of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. After Cynthia’s passing, Paul found companionship and happiness again with Janet Frances Brown, with whom he shared plans for a future together. His wisdom, love, warmth, guidance, and good humor will be deeply missed by them, as will the love he shared with his grandchildren, Abigail and Jack Nash.

Paul is also survived by his sisters Eileen Landini of Huntington Beach, California, Louise Authement of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Martha Minkler of Temecula, California. He was predeceased by his parents, his son-in-law, David Therien, and his beloved wife, Cynthia Tetley-Nash.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. Please check back for updated service dates and times.

Donations in lieu of flowers to 40 Days for Life or Samaritan’s Purse.

Arrangements are by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. A memorial message may be sent to the family on our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.