Richard Allen Nail

Richard Allen Nail, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2025. He was a member of Gardendale Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He worked for Bruno's for over 38 years and Mitchell Grocery for over 12 years. Mr. Nail loved model airplanes, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He loved to laugh, joke with everyone, and had a great wit about him. He was preceded in death by his parents Amos Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Nail; two brothers, William Nail and Jimmy Nail; one sister, Bobbye Nail; his mother and father-in-law, J.A. and Willie Mae Johnson who looked at him as a son.

Mr. Nail is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Ann Nail; daughter, Dimica (Andy) Dutton; son, Rick (April) Nail; three grandchildren, Chase (Riley) Dutton, Blake (Lacey) Dutton, and Alaina Nail; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, brother-in-law and sister-in-law and their children. Mr. Nail had no "in-laws or extended family" they were all just family.

Mr. Nail's selfless investment of time, friendship, and love instilled the goodness and faithfulness of God in all who knew him. He loved deeply and was deeply loved. His memory will forever be our legacy.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. There will be a 12:00 pm chapel service at the funeral home with burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army, Jimmie Hale Mission, or Gardendale Presbyterian Church.