Licensed Staff
All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.
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 | Ed Larson, Owner, Licensed Director Email: EMAIL_ADDR Office Phone: 931-647-3371 Fax: 931-647-3313 Ed came to Nave Funeral Home in 1978, the same year that he married Rissa Nave Larson. He is a graduate from Belmont Universty were he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science. Ed and Rissa have three children, Chase, Clay and Carrie. They are members of First Baptist Church of Clarksville, were he serves as Deacon. He is also a member and Past President of The Clarksville Rotary Club, Past President of Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, Past President of Tennessee State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers and former Chair of Board of Trustees of Clarksville Academy. |
 | Tom Creech, Owner. Funeral Director Originally from Centerville, Tom moved to Clarksville in 1997 to finish his degree at Austin Peay State University. Through college, he worked for the funeral home doing various jobs, from general duties, making removals to assisting with funerals. Upon receiving his diploma in Business Management, Tom furthered his education by attending John A. Gupton Mortuary College in Nashville. A licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer, Tom is involved with many community events and organizations. He is a member of Clarksville/Fort Campbell YMCA, Board Member with the Downtown Clarksville Kiwanis Club, Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Association, Austin Peay State University Alumni Association, Board Member with the Austin Peay State University Governor’s Club, Leadership Clarksville '06, member of the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee, and a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. he is a member of the Church Of Christ. |
 | Rissa Nave Larson Rissa Nave Larson is the wife of Ed Larson and the daughter of the late E.R. Nave who started Nave Funeral Homes. Mrs. Larson graduted From Austin Peay State University. She is a member of First Baptist Church,and also is active Board Member of Salvation Army of Clarksville. She and Ed have three children, Chase, Clay, and Carrie. And a Lab named Rex. Rissa enjoys working with the Salvation Army as an volunteer. |
 | Tony Nave, Funeral Director Tony is a life long Resident of the Clarksville; Montgomery area. He and his father and brother started Nave Funeral Home in Erin, TN and later moved to Clarksville to start McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home. |
 | Larry Nave, Funeral Director- Embalmer |
 | Kenneth Self, Funeral Director and Manager of Nave Funeral Home, Erin, TN. Email: krself@yahoo.com Funeral Director and Manager of Nave Funeral Home, Erin, TN. |
 | Tim Ferrell, Funeral Director Tim was born and raised in Montgomery County, graduating from Northwest High School in 1974. He is married to the former Etta Bowles and they have two children and two grandchildren. Tim received his funeral directors license in 1983 and has been actively involved in the funeral business for 32 years. Tim is a member of the Nashville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In addition to this, Tim is also the Pastor of Erin Cumberland Presbyterian and Locust Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cunningham, Tennessee. He is also a member of the Downtown Civitan Club. |
 | Jamie Mandrell, Licensed Funeral Director Licensed Funeral Director |
 | David Mackens, Funeral Director - Pre Need Counselor Email: dmackens@charter.net David was born and raised in Montgomery County. He graduated from Montgomery Central High School. David first came to McReynolds - Nave & Larson in 1984. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Pre-need counselor. David is married to Donna Ferrell Mackens. They are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Beth and Amy. He is member of Central Civitan. David is currently serving as the Pastor at Lone Oak Baptist Church. |
 | Dwight Dickson, Pre Need Counselor Dwight was born and raised in Montgomery County. He graduated from Montgomery Central High School and retired after 47 years of Banking, Insurance and Real Estate. He is a member of Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Kiwanis Club, Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army, Board Member of the Austin Peay State University Governors Club and a member of the Austin Peay State University Foundation, Treasurer – Sunday School Teacher and Deacon of First Baptist Church, Trustee for Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home (Franklin, TN), member of The Gideon's International, served on the Clarksville Retail Credit Bureau Board, served on United Way of Clarksville Board and was one of the organizing directors of Legends Bank where he presently serves as a Director. Dwight was also a member of the Leadership Clarksville class of 2007 -2008. He was chairman of the Montgomery County "Jesus Film Project" which, in conjunction with Campus Crusade for Christ, mailed a copy of the film to every household in Montgomery County. He also served eight years in the Tennessee National Guard. For the past four years Dwight has worked as a Family Service Counselor for McReynolds - Nave & Larson. Dwight married Gloria Clark in 1959. They have 2 children, Anita Dickson Powers, Dwight Dickson Jr. and 5 grandchildren. They have lived at 3000 Spring Creek Village in Montgomery County since 1963. |