Avery "Marty" Martin Hash, Jr.

Avery Martin Hash, Jr. (“Marty”) of Afton, VA went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2024. Marty was born in Salem, VA on January 30, 1943, to the late Sadie Brickey Hash and Avery Martin Hash, Sr.

Marty is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 44 years, Nancy Hash.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, daughter: Suzanne Petrus (David), son: Avery Martin Hash, III., “O’Hara”; his grandson: Mark Petrus; his great grandson: Immanuel Petrus; his sister: Sharon Falat (Michael); and special nephews, niece, cousins and friends. 

Marty graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Virginia Commonwealth University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

Marty served our country proudly in the United States Army as a Lieutenant, Executive Officer Medical Company.

Marty and his wife Nancy loved Christmas. They owned a Christmas store together for many years in the Waynesboro/Staunton area. After retirement, Marty continued his love of Christmas by locating and researching beautiful Christmas collectables, which he offered to others on his online store.

Marty was passionate about nature. He loved animals and cared deeply for his furry children. Marty showed his love in many ways including in his photography. The Lord blessed him with the ability to capture nature with a camera the way God created it.

Above all, Marty loved the Lord. He lived every day with a passion to share the love of Christ with others. To honor Jesus and encourage family and friends, he shared a devotional by email every morning. He was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church and was known as a faithful, funny and kindhearted man who enjoyed talking and making others laugh.

His family will miss him dearly but know without a doubt that he is with Jesus.           “Everyone who calls on the name of the lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13

 A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, Virginia with Pastor Bill McCaskill officiating.

 In lieu of flowers please donate in memory to either Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA, Almost Home Pet Adoptions Center/SPCA in Nelson County, or the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Marty and Nancy adopted their very special furry children Piper and Yeti from the listed 2 SPCAs, while the Wildlife Center is an organization near and dear to Marty’s heart.

 Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston (434-263-4097).