Obituary of Harold Lee Nubia

Harold Lee Nubia, age 92 died on October 9th at NHC Health Care after a brief but courageous battle with his illness.  Proceeding him in death were his parents Herman and Gertrude Nubia and two sons: David Harold Nubia (Phyliss), and Geran Nubia.

 Left to cherish his memories: wife Dr. Lois (Jordan) Nubia, of Hendersonville, son, Gerald Nubia two daughters, Valeria Rupp of California and Vickey Nubia (David) of California, two grandchildren: Amber Williams and Devonna Nubia (Eddie), of California. He also leaves behind a sister and brother, Barbara Smith of Nashville, and Donald Nubia (Renee) of Las Vegas and an adored cousin Richard Lewis (Delores), of Brentwood.

Harold a retired United States Navy Veteran served with distinction. He grew up in Nashville, enjoyed time spent in California but later returned to live in his beloved hometown of Nashville.
 

He pursued his passion of painting art. His attention to detail was legendary.  He had amazing intellect as a self-taught artist. Genealogy was a favorite pass time. Naturally curious Harold was fascinated with his origin. He researched his family history and found that he was of Nubian Egyptian decent. He loved the water and was an avid swimmer. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the military never left him and friends and family will attest his warm smile, integrity, sense of humor and enthusiasm were contagious.

His kindness and love to his family and others will always be remembered.

Harold's life will be celebrated and he will be buried with Full Military Honors

Please keep the Nubia family in your thoughts and prayers.